In an era fascinated by horror, this book examines some of the most significant global TV horror, from children’s television and classic series to contemporary shows taking advantage of streaming and on-demand to reach audiences around the world.

Conrad's Western World traces the sources of Heart of Darkness, Nostromo, The Secret Agent and some of the short stories related to these novels. As in his highly acclaimed Conrad's Eastern World, Professor Sherry provides an interesting blend of biographical reconstruction and investigation into the originals of the main incidents and characters - Kurtz, Nostromo, Verloc and many of the minor figures as well. It has been possible to show in the study of Conrad's source material a movement away from analyses of personal experience or the narrated experiences of others to a manipulation of material entirely outside the bounds of his own experience. This change reveals also a movement in interest from personal and private dilemmas to wider and more public concerns, and shows Conrad developing a progressive sense of the frightening underside of human society. Finally, Professor Sherry considers the play of Conrad's mind over his source material and traces the development of individual works from the given sources to the completed fiction. This reconstruction of Conrad's original materials and the tracing of their development into literary works of great distinction gives us a unique insight into Conrad's preoccupations and art.

Presents articles on the horror and fantasy genres of fiction, including authors, themes, significant works, and awards.

A collections of horror stories that includes some of the best and most famous authors of the genre includint Edgar Allen Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and Bram Stoker.

When Charles Dexter Ward escapes from a mental asylum Wards' family doctor, Marinus Bicknell Willett, endeavours to unearth the reason for the madness and physiological changes that afflicted his patient. Willett learns that Ward had spent the last few years looking for the grave of his ancestor entrepreneur and alleged alchemist, Joseph Curwen. However, Willet discovers that the notable entrepreneur guarded a terrible secret. A chilling tale of evil spirits and supernatural forces, “The Case of Charles Dexter Ward” is highly recommended for fans of horror fiction and is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this classic novel now as part of our “Fantasy and Horror Classics” imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.

The Ultimate Horror Collection is a fully-indexed collection of over 60 classic horror stories. Included here are stories by H.P. Lovecraft; Edgar Allan Poe; M.R. James; Oscar Wilde; Joseph Le Fanu; Bram Stoker; Mary Shelley; Robert Louis Stevenson; and Henry James. Oscar Wilde THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu CARMILLA Mary Shelley FRANKENSTEIN Robert Louis Stevenson THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Henry James THE TURN OF THE SCREW Bram Stoker DRACULA H.P. Lovecraft THE COLOUR OUT OF SPACE THE DUNWICH HORROR THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS THE HAUNTER OF THE DARK THE CALL OF CTHULHU THE RATS IN THE WALLS FROM BEYOND DAGON AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS IN THE VAULT THE SHADOW OVER INNSMOUTH THE DREAMS IN THE WITCH HOUSE M. R. James CANON ALBERIC’S SCRAP-BOOK LOST HEARTS THE MEZZOTINT THE ASH-TREE NUMBER 13 CASTING THE RUNES COUNT MAGNUS “OH, WHISTLE, AND I’LL COME TO YOU, MY LAD” A WARNING TO THE CURIOUS A VIEW FROM A HILL A NEIGHBOUR’S LANDMARK THE UNCOMMON PRAYER-BOOK WAILING WELL THE FENSTANTON WITCH Edgar Allan Poe A DESCENT INTO THE MAELSTROM A TALE OF JERUSALEM A TALE OF THE RAGGED MOUNTAINS ELEONORA THE BLACK CAT THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER THE GOLD BUG HOP-FROG THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE THE MYSTERY OF MARIE ROGET THE OBLONG BOX THE OVAL PORTRAIT THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM THE PURLOINED LETTER THE TELL—TALE HEART THE RAVEN TO HELEN EULALIE A DREAM WITHIN A DREAM ANNABEL LEE THE HAUNTED PALACE ALONE DREAM LAND ELDORADO THE CITY IN THE SEA THE BELLS A VALENTINE A SONNET TO SCIENCE

This is an omnibus collection of ghost and horror stories. As may naturally be expected of a form so closely connected with primal emotion, the horror-tale is as old as human thought and speech themselves. The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson The Signal-Man by Charles Dickens August Heat by W. F. Harvey The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You my Lad” by M. R. James The Phantom Coach by Amelia Edwards The Horla by Guy de Maupassant An Inhabitant of Carcosa by Ambrose Bierce Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

This horror anthology is a remarkable collection that spans the gamut of the most chilling and macabre tales in English literature, from the eerie subtleties of psychological terror to the stark dread of the supernatural. The collection showcases a diverse range of literary styles, from the gothic to the modernist, encapsulating the evolution of horror as a genre across different periods. Standouts in the collection reveal the genre's capacity to explore the deepest fears of the human psyche, making manifest the anxieties of the times. The editors have meticulously curated works that not only entertain but also serve as a critical lens through which to examine the broader cultural and historical contexts from which these stories spring. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from varied backgrounds, bring a rich tapestry of cultural perspectives to the anthology, underscoring the universal appeal and adaptability of the horror genre. Figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, whose work has defined and redefined horror literature, are presented alongside authors like Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Elizabeth Gaskell, who contribute uniquely feminist perspectives to the collection. This amalgam of voices aligns with notable literary movements, including Romanticism, Victorianism, and Modernism, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the genre's evolution and its intersections with social and political issues. This anthology presents a unique opportunity for readers to engage with the horror genre in all its diversity and complexity. It encourages a deeper exploration of the themes of fear, the unknown, and the supernatural, showcasing how these themes resonate across different times and cultures. The collection is an invaluable resource for both aficionados of horror literature and those new to the genre, offering educational insights and prompts for further reflection. By fostering a dialogue between the works of different authors, this anthology serves not only as a testament to the enduring power of horror literature but also as an invitation to explore the shadows that linger in the human mind.

DigiCat presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart The Cask of Amontillado The Black Cat... Henry James: The Turn of the Screw The Ghostly Rental... H. P. Lovecraft: The Dunwich Horror The Shunned House... Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Mortal Immortal The Evil Eye... John William Polidori: The Vampyre Bram Stoker: Dracula The Jewel of Seven Stars The Lair of the White Worm... Algernon Blackwood: The Willows A Haunted Island A Case of Eavesdropping Ancient Sorceries... Gaston Leroux: The Phantom of the Opera Marjorie Bowen: Black Magic Charles Dickens: The Mystery of Edwin Drood Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray Washington Irving: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Théophile Gautier: Clarimonde The Mummy's Foot Richard Marsh: The Beetle Arthur Conan Doyle: The Hound of the Baskervilles The Silver Hatchet... Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Carmilla Uncle Silas... M. R. James: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary A Thin Ghost and Others Wilkie Collins: The Woman in White The Haunted Hotel The Devil's Spectacles E. F. Benson: The Room in the Tower The Terror by Night... Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Birth Mark The House of the Seven Gables... Ambrose Bierce: Can Such Things Be? Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories Arthur Machen: The Great God Pan The Terror... William Hope Hodgson: The House on the Borderland The Night Land M. P. Shiel: Shapes in the Fire Ralph Adams Cram: Black Spirits and White Grant Allen: The Reverend John Creedy Dr. Greatrex's Engagement... Horace Walpole: The Cas...

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