best monster books of all time
Discover the best monster books of all time! Explore thrilling tales of legendary creatures, horror, and fantasy in this curated list of must-read monster-themed novels.
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Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
A timeless, terrifying tale of one manās obsession to create lifeāand the monster that became his legacy. āIf ever a book needed to be placed in context, itās Frankensteinā (The New York Times Book Review). ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP A timeless, terrifying tale of one man's obsession to create lifeāand the monster that became his legacy. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: ā¢ A concise introduction that gives readers important background information ā¢ A chronology of the authorās life and work ā¢ A timeline of significant events that provides the bookās historical context ā¢ An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations ā¢ Detailed explanatory notes ā¢ Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work ā¢ Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction ā¢ A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the readerās experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the worldās finest books to their full potential. SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON
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Dracula
by Bram Stoker
The classic tale of the bizarre Carpathian count, who drinks human blood to stay alive, and the Englishman who knows his secret
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis Stevenson
A humane scientist attempts to explore the most loathsome forces of evil behind the doors of his London laboratory
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde
Introduction by Jeffrey Eugenides ā¢ Nominated as one of Americaās best-loved novels by PBSās The Great American Read Written in his distinctively dazzling manner, Oscar Wildeās story of a fashionable young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty is the authorās most popular work. The tale of Dorian Grayās moral disintegration caused a scandal when it ļ¬rst appeared in 1890, but though Wilde was attacked for the novelās corrupting inļ¬uence, he responded that there is, in fact, āa terrible moral in Dorian Gray.ā Just a few years later, the book and the aesthetic/moral dilemma it presented became issues in the trials occasioned by Wildeās homosexual liaisons, which resulted in his imprisonment. Of Dorian Grayās relationship to autobiography, Wilde noted in a letter, āBasil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry what the world thinks me: Dorian what I would like to beāin other ages, perhaps.ā
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The Invisible Man
by H. G. Wells
First published in 1897, The Invisible Man ranks as one of the most famous scientific fantasies ever written. Part of a series of pseudoscientific romances written by H. G. Wells (1866ā1946) early in his career, the novel helped establish the British author as one of the first and best writers of science fiction. Wells' years as a science student undoubtedly inspired a number of his early works, including this strikingly original novel. Set in turn-of-the-century England, the story focuses on Griffin, a scientist who has discovered the means to make himself invisible. His initial, almost comedic, adventures are soon overshadowed by the bizarre streak of terror he unleashes upon the inhabitants of a small village. Notable for its sheer invention, suspense, and psychological nuance, The Invisible Man continues to enthrall science-fiction fans today as it did the reading public nearly 100 years ago.
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
by H. G. Wells
Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous. They wanted to know more about the wondrous possibilities of science shown in his first book, The Time Machine, not its potential for misuse and terror. In The Island of Dr. Moreau a shipwrecked gentleman named Edward Prendick, stranded on a Pacific island lorded over by the notorious Dr. Moreau, confronts dark secrets, strange creatures, and a reason to run for his life. While this riveting tale was intended to be a commentary on evolution, divine creation, and the tension between human nature and culture, modern readers familiar with genetic engineering will marvel at Wellsās prediction of the ethical issues raised by producing āsmarterā human beings or bringing back extinct species. These levels of interpretation add a richness to Prendickās adventures on Dr. Moreauās island of lost souls without distracting from what is still a rip-roaring good read.
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The Land that Time Forgot
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
One of the most popular and influential science fiction tales of all time, The Land That Time Forgot was first published in book form in 1924. Set on the lost island of Caspak in the South Pacific, this novel is a dazzling blend of imagination, daring adventure, and intriguing scientific speculation. Hidden behind towering, impassable cliffs, Caspak will not easily give up its secrets. Unique and terrible animals and peoples inhabit the island. Dinosaurs terrorize tropical jungles to the south, while menacing winged humanoids dwell in cities on a large island in the north. Caught between these threats are scattered groups of human beings. Despite their differences, however, Caspakās animals and peoples are all connected in a mysterious and marvelous way. This commemorative edition features the entire Caspak trilogy in one volume, as intended by the author. In his introduction, Mike Resnick celebrates Edgar Rice Burroughs and the timeless appeal of this story. Also included are Scott Tracy Griffinās glossary of terms from the Caspakian language, a rare map of Caspak drawn by Burroughs, and the classic J. Allen St. John illustrations.
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth
by Jules Verne
Three men adventure into a secret passage, disclosed by an old parchment, through a volcano to the center of the earth.
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The Lost World
by Arthur Conan Doyle
In "The Lost World", Professor Challenger journeys to South America to prove the existence of an isolated prehistoric world. In "Poison Belt", Challenger predicts the spread of a deadly gas.
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The War of the Worlds
by H. G. Wells
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each titleāoffering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition of War of the Worlds includes a Introduction, Biographical Note, and Afterword by James Gunn. They came form outer space--Mars, to be exact. With deadly heat-rays and giant fighting machine they want to conquer Earth and keep humans as their slaves. Nothing seems to stop them as they spread terror and death across the planet. It is the start of the most important war in Earth's history. And Earth will never be the same.
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King Kong
by Edgar Wallace
A novelization of the classic "King Kong" film about a giant gorilla that was captured from Skull Island and brought to New York City.
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The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
by Edgar Allan Poe
This collection of 73 short stories and 48 poems includes many masterpieces by American writer Edgar Allan Poe.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
by Arthur Conan Doyle
When Sir Charles Baskerville is found mysteriously dead, Sherlock Holmes looks into the case.
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