Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween

Horror Classics, Mysterious Cases, Gothic Novels, Monster Tales & Supernatural Stories

• Author(s): Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Anatole France, Jack London, Henry James, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, Brander Matthews, Lafcadio Hearn, Ambrose Bierce, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Fergus Hume, Walter Hubbell, Leopold Kompert, Florence Marryat, John William Polidori, Vincent O'Sullivan, W. W. Jacobs, M. P. Shiel, M. R. James, H. P. Lovecraft, Francis Marion Crawford, Mary Shelley, Margaret Oliphant, Frank R. Stockton, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Leonard Kip, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Pedro De Alarçon, Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers de l'Isle Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey Fernando,
• Publisher: DigiCat
• Pages: 6500
• OTHER: EAN:8596547765325
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Fiction / Horror , Fiction / Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies ,

Description:... Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween is a treasure trove of spooky narratives that delve into the depths of human fear, supernatural intrigue, and eerie landscapes. Carefully curated to include a diverse array of literary styles – from the Gothic to the modern, the psychological to the purely spectral – this anthology stands as a comprehensive study of horror and its evolution through centuries of storytelling. Within its pages lie works from the pens of seminal figures, ensuring a range of tales that vary from the chilling to the uncannily beautiful. Noteworthy are pieces that have defined genres, alongside hidden gems that offer new perspectives on fear and the supernatural, creating a collection that is both historically significant and vibrantly diverse. The backgrounds of the authors and editors involved in Pumpkins' Glow reflect a pantheon of literary titans whose collective contributions have shaped, and continue to inspire, the landscape of horror and supernatural literature. These writers, hailing from different corners of the globe and spanning several centuries, bring together a rich tapestry of cultural and historical contexts – from Victorian England's fog-filled streets to the untamed wilderness of American frontiers. The anthology aligns with and celebrates various literary movements, offering readers a unique vantage point to explore how societal fears and cultural narratives shape and are shaped by horror literature. The voices of these authors, though varied, coalesce around the central theme of eerie storytelling, enriching the reader's understanding of the genre. Pumpkins' Glow offers an unparalleled opportunity for readers to immerse themselves in the vast and varied world of horror and supernatural fiction. Whether one is a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer to the genre, this collection promises educational value, a breadth of insights, and an engaging dialogue between different literary eras and styles. It invites readers to explore the corners of the human psyche that are only illuminated by the flickering candlelight of a Jack-O'-Lantern, providing an essential compendium of tales that are as instructive as they are enthralling.