Inspired by an old character, a man almost legendary DoctorFaustus, Goethe has created one of the masterpieces of Western literature, one of the strangest books that met modern literature,mixing Gothic fantasies with the primacy of science. It tells the storyof a scholar, Faust, torn between good and evil. He sells his soul to the devil, Mephistopheles, to acquire wealth, wisdom, and favors the young Margaret.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
A Thin Ghost and Others - M. R. James
M. R. James' third collection of ghost stories, with five short stories: "The Residence at Whitminster," "The Diary of Mr. Poynter," "The Episode of Cathedral History," "The Story of a Disappearance and an appearance," and "Two Doctors." About this volume, the author wrote: "I have had my doubts about the wisdom of publishing a third set of tales; sequels are, not only proverbially but actually, very hazardous things. However, the tales make no pretence but to amuse, and my friends have not seldom asked for the publication. So not a great deal is risked, perhaps, and perhaps also some one's Christmas may be the cheerfuller for a storybook which, I think, only once mentions the war."
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Zastrozzi - Percy B. Shelley
Shelley’s first published novel, is a work of pure Gothic fantasy, offering many glimpses of the author’s nascent poetic genius. Zastrozzi, the arch–villain of the tale, is sworn to avenge the wrongs done to his mother. Prepared to go to any lengths to execute his horrific plans, he enlists the help of the willing Matilda. Together, they vow to destroy Verezzi and Julia, the subjects of their wrath, and embark upon a fateful chain of events that can lead only to catastrophe.
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
The Lair of the White Worm - Bram Stoker
This book centers around Adam Salton who is contacted by his granduncle in England, for the purpose of establishing a relationship between these last two members of the family. Adam travels to Richard Salton's house in Mercia, and quickly finds himself in the center of some inexplicable occurrences.
The new heir to the Caswall estate, Edgar Caswall appears to be making some sort of a mesmeric assault on a local girl. And, a local lady, Arabella March, seems to be running a game of her own, perhaps angling to become Mrs. Caswall. There is something strange about Lady March, something inexplicable and evil.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The Phantom Rickshaw and Other Tales - Rudyard Kipling
The Phantom Rickshaw & Other Eerie Tales brings together four of Kipling's most-loved short stories. Each deals with events that can't quite be explained away, whether a traditional ghost story, a terrifyingly realistic nightmare or an sumptuous and lavish romance. Powerful, exotic and extravagant, these tales are rated, by some, to be the best stories Kipling ever wrote, with 'The Man Who Would Be King' being hailed as the finest story in the English language.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary - M. R. James
It is the M. R. james' first collection of of ghost stories, published in 1904. Contain eight fantastic tales; atmosphere (both psychological and positional), character development, settings - all of these are handled with mastery. Read this book, retreat to a quiet room lit by a single lamp (and, preferably, a sputtering fire), and enjoy!
Monday, December 20, 2010
The Collected Works of H. P. Lovecraft
Carmilla - Sheridan Le Fanu
"Carmilla" is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. First published in 1872, it tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla; the tale has an aura of mystery, horror, and even sexuality. "Carmilla" heavily influenced Bram Stoker's Dracula wrote 25 years later.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
The Monkey's Paw - W. W. Jacobs
The story was published em 1902. It is based on the famous "setup" in which three wishes are granted. In the story, the paw of a dead monkey is a talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate.
Horror Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Anthology of horror tales of Edgar A. Poe, including famous tales like Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, Metzengerstein and The Cask of Amontillado
Saturday, December 18, 2010
The Purcell Papers - Sheridan Le Fanu
The Purcell Papers its twelve short stories, written between 1838 and 1840 purport to be the literary remains of an 18th-century Catholic priest called Father Purcell. They are mostly set in Ireland and include some classic stories of gothic horror, featuring gloomy castles, supernatural visitations from beyond the grave, madness and suicide.
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