Fortress of Terror: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Tales: The Phantom of the Opera, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Turn of the Screw, Frankenstein, Dracula…

By Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Algernon Blackwood and 113 more

'Fortress of Terror: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Tales' offers an exceptional anthology drawing from the depths of the gothic and the eeriness of the supernatural across centuries. Uniting a diverse array of groundbreaking works in horror and mystery, this collection reveals a spectrum of fear from spectral hauntings to the uncanny reaches of the human psyche. Readers are presented with a broad gamut of literary styles, ranging from the psychological terror of Edgar Allan Poe to the cosmic dread of H. P. Lovecraft, each work contributing to the rich tapestry of horror literature without confining to a single narrative voice. This anthology not only showcases the classics but also highlights less widely acknowledged gems, making it a comprehensive repository of the genre's evolution. The contributing authors and editors, coming from varied historical periods and cultural backgrounds, bring with them unique introspections of societal fears and anomalies. Their collective works mirror significant historical and cultural shifts, reflecting Victorian anxieties, Romanticist explorations of the sublime, and modernist preoccupations with existential dread. The anthology aligns itself with a lineage of literary movements, offering insights into the evolution of horror and its enduring ability to adapt and comment on changing societal norms. Comprising tales from literary giants like Mary Shelley to lesser-known voices that have shaped the genre, the anthology creates a dialogue across time, examining human vulnerability in the face of the unknown. 'Fortress of Terror' invites readers to traverse a labyrinth of horror and mystery, where each story serves as a mirror to the darkest corners of human nature. It is an indispensable volume for those who seek to explore the myriad interpretations of terror and mystery through the ages. With its profound educational value, the anthology not only encourages literary scholarship but also ignites the imagination with its diverse narrative arcs. For anyone interested in the depths of fear and the narratives that have shaped its expression in literature, this collection promises a journey as enriching as it is chilling.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Musaicum Books
• Release date: Dec 21, 2018
• ISBN: 9788027247158

Edgar Allan Poe

New York Times bestselling author Dan Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, with appointments at the Fuqua School of Business, the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, and the Department of Economics. He has also held a visiting professorship at MIT’s Media Lab. He has appeared on CNN and CNBC, and is a regular commentator on National Public Radio’s Marketplace. He lives in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife and two children.