Rudyard Kipling, Robert E. Howard, Richard Francis Burton, Marie De France, Sheridan Le Fanu, Jan Neruda, Alice Askew and Claude, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Alexandre Dumas Père, Gladys Gordon Trenery, Eugene Field, Clifford Ball, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Dudley Wright, Hume Nisbet, John William Polidori, E. F. Benson, George W. M. Reynolds

Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition) (eBook, ePUB)

The Greatest Tales of Vampires & Werewolves

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition),' readers are granted a nocturnal passage into the grim world of age-old legends, spun by literary artisans who have shaped the gothic genre. This voluminous collection, featuring works such as 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker and 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu, alongside Rudyard Kipling's 'The Mark of the Beast,' offers a diverse range of narratives that explore the undying allure and the spine-chilling dread of vampires and werewolves. These selections traverse different literary periods and styles, from the Romantic prose of Polidori's 'The Vampyre' to the pulp fiction veins of Howard's 'Werewolf of the Sahara,' encapsulating the evolution of horror writing and the perennial fascination with the supernatural. Rudyard Kipling, known for his vivid storytelling and deep understanding of the British imperial experience, infuses 'The Mark of the Beast' with colonial themes and psychological depth. His experiences in British India and his masterful use of language and rhythm to evoke the uncanny come to the fore in this foray into gothic literature. Kipling's own tale in this collection is a manifestation of his versatility as a writer, adeptly shifting from the adventure-laden world of 'The Jungle Book' to the shadowy realms of the esoteric. 'The Creatures of Night (Boxed Set Edition)' stands as a testament to the enduring human fascination with the macabre. It unearths our innate fears and forbidden fascinations, making it essential reading for both aficionados of classic literature and devotees of the gothic and horror genres. Readers are invited to traverse the chilling landscapes of the imagination, where folklore and story craft bridge the gap between mortals and monsters. This anthology is not just a study of the supernatural, but a journey through the darkest corridors of human nature and the literary ingenuity that seeks to bring its shadows to life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 3694
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547722670
• Artikelnr.: 69608245

Autorenporträt

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist, born in British India. He is best known for his works of fiction, including 'The Jungle Book' (1894), 'Kim' (1901), and 'The Man Who Would Be King' (1888). However, 'Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition)' is not a work commonly attributed to Kipling and may be a lesser-known collection. Kipling's writing is often characterized by his experiences in India and his exuberant storytelling, which incorporated elements of the fables and myths of that region. His innovative use of language and narrative structures has led to a significant influence on the English short story genre. In 1907, Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and to date, he remains its youngest recipient. His children's books are noted for their celebration of British imperialism and for their insights into the complexities of human nature and social hierarchy. Despite the controversies over his political views, Kipling's literary talent and contributions to English literature have secured his enduring legacy as an integral figure in the Western literary canon.