Tales of Lost Souls: 400+ Ghost Stories in One Collection
By George MacDonald, Charles Brockden Brown, Henry James, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Washington Irving, H. P. Lovecraft, Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, Grant Allen, Mayne Reid, Francis Marion Crawford, Oscar Wilde, Emily Brontë, Friedrich Schiller, Robert Louis Stevenson, Gaston Leroux, Algernon Blackwood, William Hope Hodgson, Ann Ward Radcliffe, G. P. R. James, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Gertrude Linnell, William Thomas LINSKILL, Lafcadio Hearn, George Sand, Catherine Crowe, E. G. Swain, Talbot Baines Reed, Mrs. Oliphant, Edgar Wallace, Vernon Lee, Arthur Quiller-Couch, D. H. Lawrence, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, H.G. Wells, Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, Earl H. Reed, B. L. Farjeon, Paul Heyse, Rudyard Kipling, Wilhelm Hauff, Guy Boothby, Frederic Henry Balfour, M. R. James, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth, F. Britten Austin, Richard Marsh, Mrs. J. H. Riddell, William De Morgan, Arlo Bates, Thomas Nelson Page, E. F. Benson, Henry Johnson Brent, Richard J. Hinton, Leonard Kip, W. T. Stead, Howard Pease, E. Nesbit, Jean Webster, William Ogilvie, Andrew Lang, Carolyn Wells, Edward S. Sorenson, Eliza Parsons, Mary Noailles Murfree, Rafael Sabatini, Mrs. Molesworth, May Sinclair, S. Baring-Gould, Dorothy Scarborough, Richard Middleton, Weymer Jay Mills, Lanoe Falconer & Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Release Date: 2024-07-31
- Genre: Ghost Stories
Description
Tales of Lost Souls: 400+ Ghost Stories in One Collection is a masterful compendium that delves into the spectral, the supernatural, and the mysterious. This anthology brings together an eclectic mix of styles ranging from Gothic to Victorian, and Modernist, showcasing works that traverse cultures, eras, and literary movements. With standout pieces like riveting hauntings, eerie apparitions, and psychological thrillers, this collection encapsulates the diverse imagination of over eighty illustrious authors, presenting a tapestry of ghost stories that resonate with universal fears and fascinations. Each story within serves as a testament to the chilling allure of the unknown, capturing the essence of what it means to be haunted by the past, the unseen, and the unexplainable. The contributing authors to this anthology include some of the most renowned voices in literary history, such as George MacDonald, Washington Irving, Oscar Wilde, and Rudyard Kipling. These writers, who span a range of historical, cultural, and stylistic backgrounds, infuse their narratives with rich cultural contexts and modes of storytelling that reflect the literary movements of their times. From the Gothic sensibilities of Ann Ward Radcliffe to the modernist nuances of D. H. Lawrence, the collection is a convergence of distinctive voices that collectively explore the multifaceted theme of ghostliness. The breadth of perspectives within this anthology offers readers a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in an extensive exploration of ghost stories. This collection is invaluable not only for its educational worth but also for the profound insights it offers into the human psyche through the lens of the supernatural. Readers will find themselves captivated by the dialogue between different authors, their styles, and the timeless themes that link each ghostly tale, making Tales of Lost Souls an essential addition to any literary collection.
