Evil in Literature
Explore the dark heart of literature with our curated list of essential books on evil, featuring haunting classics like Night by Elie Wiesel and unsettling tales from Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber, alongside provocative works by Thackeray and Rechy.
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Vanity Fair
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Chronicles the exploits of Becky Sharp, an unscrupulous young woman who is determined to achieve wealth and social success.
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The Bloody Chamber, and Other Stories
by Angela Carter
A reissue of a collection of short stories first published ten years ago.
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Les Liaisons dangereuses (Oxford World's Classics)
by Laclos, Pierre Choderlos de
No summary available.
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City of Night
by John Rechy
"Bold and inventive in style, the author is unflinching in his portrayal of one hustling "youngman" and his search for self-knowledge within the neon-lit world of hustlers, drag queens, and the denizens of their world, as he moves from El Paso to Times Square, from Pershing Square to the French Quarter." --
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Night
by Elie Wiesel
Presents a true account of the author's experiences as a Jewish boy in a Nazi concentration camp.
