The Magic of Halloween
By Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, John Buchan, Louis Tracy, Bram Stoker, Anatole France, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Jack London, Henry James, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Jane Austen, Algernon Blackwood, Ralph Adams Cram, John Meade Falkner, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, John Kendrick Bangs, Cleveland Moffett, Brander Matthews, Marie Belloc Lowndes, Sax Rohmer, Horace Walpole, Rudyard Kipling, Lafcadio Hearn, Ambrose Bierce, Frederick Marryat, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, Leonid Andreyev, David Lindsay, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, William Makepeace Thackeray, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Fergus Hume, Edward Bellamy, Walter Hubbell, S. Mukerji, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Leopold Kompert, Richard Marsh, Florence Marryat, Catherine Crowe, Marjorie Bowen, John William Polidori, Vincent O'Sullivan, H. G. Wells, Robert W. Chambers, W. W. Jacobs, M. P. Shiel, E. F. Benson, Jerome K. Jerome, M. R. James, E. T. A. Hoffmann, George W. M. Reynolds, H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Edith Nesbit, Sabine Baring-Gould, William Thomas Beckford, Francis Marion Crawford, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Elizabeth Gaskell, Gertrude Atherton, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Frank R. Stockton, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Olivia Howard Dunbar, Ann Radcliffe, Louisa M. Alcott, Amelia B. Edwards, Leonard Kip, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Fitz-James O'Brien, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Emile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Pedro de Alarcon, J. K. Huysmans, H. H. Munro - "Saki", Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers l'Isle de Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey Fernando, J. T. Bealby, Samuel Henley, Isabel F. Hapgood, Keene Wallace, Adelbert von Chamisso, Thomas De Quincey & C.J. Hogarth
- Release Date: 2018-10-25
- Genre: Horror
Description
The festive tapestry that is 'The Magic of Halloween' is spun from an impressive assortment of tales that capture the enchantment and eerie allure of All Hallows' Eve. This anthology features an expansive range of literary styles, from chilling gothic narratives to whimsical tales of wonder, each contributing to a tapestry that explores the diverse themes of mystery, fear, and fascination associated with Halloween. In this captivating collection, readers will uncover standout pieces that vividly illustrate the thrill and mystique of the holiday, showcasing the writers' abilities to enthrall and surprise without anchoring the experience to a single narrative or authorial voice. The anthology brings together a kaleidoscope of authors from various periods and literary movements, those who have collectively molded the fantastical elements of Western literature. From the gothic imaginings of Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker to the satirical twists of Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde, these authors provide a multidimensional view of Halloween’s cultural and historical tapestry. Each story adds unique cultural and historical depth, serving as a testament to the enduring fascination and creativity inspired by Halloween’s magical allure. 'Readers are invited to embark on this literary journey into the whimsical and shadowy realms of Halloween,' expanding their understanding of this enchanting holiday through the multifaceted perspectives presented. The anthology is not just a collection of stories but a conversation between its contributors, each voice echoing the chilling embrace of autumn nights. This book offers both an educational and immersive experience, ensuring it is a cherished addition to any literary collection for those seeking to understand the magic and metamorphosis that Halloween inspires across time and culture.'}
