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The Story of the Goblins, The Box with the Iron Clamps , Wolverden Tower, The Ghost's Touch...
出版DigiCat, 2023-11-09
主題Fiction / GhostFiction / Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies
ISBNEAN:8596547716716
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=m5zhEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋The 'Dark Christmas Collection' presents a compendium of over 30 supernatural thrillers, mysteries, and ghost stories, ingeniously woven together to capture the chilling spirit of the Christmas season through the lens of some of the most distinguished names in 19th and early 20th century literature. This anthology spans a breathtaking range of literary styles — from the gothic to the humorous, the tragic to the mystical — showcasing the thematic versatility and depth such stories can bring to the holiday period. Notably, it includes timeless pieces that have shaped and reflected society's enduring fascination with the supernatural elements of Christmas, conjuring a unique blend of dread and intrigue that contrasts sharply with the season's traditional warmth and joy. The contributing authors and editors, an illustrious assembly including Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle among others, bring a diverse array of backgrounds and literary accomplishments. This collective prowess provides the anthology with its rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives, aligning with various literary movements from gothic romance to psychological thriller, and enriching the theme with explorations of human nature, morality, and the supernatural. Their collective output signifies a crucial era in literature, where the fascination with the otherworldly and mysterious was at its peak, offering readers an insight into the period's psyche and societal nuances. 'Readers are afforded a unique opportunity to traverse the shadowy corridors of the Christmas season, guided by the masters of literary suspense and spectral storytelling. 'Dark Christmas Collection' stands out as an educational journey and an enriching literary experience, inviting aficionados of classic literature and new readers alike to delve into its pages. For those keen on exploring the intersections of holiday cheer and chilling ghost stories, this anthology offers a window into the myriad ways these themes have been interwoven, providing both a haunting read and valuable insight into the complexities of human emotion and storytelling tradition.