Great gothic tales
Explore a chilling collection of Great Gothic Tales with our curated list of must-read books. Dive into dark, mysterious worlds filled with suspense, horror, and eerie atmospheres.
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The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield
In this rousingly good ghost story, Setterfield's debut novel rejuvenates the genre with a closely plotted, clever foray into a world of secrets, confused identities, lies, and half-truths.
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Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
A timeless, terrifying tale of one manâs obsession to create lifeâand the monster that became his legacy. âIf ever a book needed to be placed in context, itâs Frankensteinâ (The New York Times Book Review). ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP A timeless, terrifying tale of one man's obsession to create lifeâand the monster that became his legacy. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: ⢠A concise introduction that gives readers important background information ⢠A chronology of the authorâs life and work ⢠A timeline of significant events that provides the bookâs historical context ⢠An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations ⢠Detailed explanatory notes ⢠Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work ⢠Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction ⢠A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the readerâs 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 worldâs finest books to their full potential. SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON
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The Woman in White
by Wilkie Collins
Mistaken identities, locked rooms, madness, and romanceâthese are a few of the ingredients the author (one of the most successful and popular Victorian writers) used to inspire "the 'creepy' effect, as of pounded ice dropped down the back," that, according to one of his friends, was Wilkie Collins's aim in writing The Woman in White. Popularly regarded as one of the author's finest works, and widely copied by other writers, this thriller was the prototype for a whole new genre of fiction: the "sensation novel." A scheming nobleman, a beautiful heiress, and, of course, the enigmatic woman in whiteâa mysterious figure confined to an asylum for the insaneâare the featured players in an intricate, compelling story that was acclaimed by Henry James and T. S. Eliot. An instant success when it first appeared in 1860, the riveting tale has continued to enthrall readers ever since.
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Dracula
by Bram Stoker
After discovering the double identity of the wealthy Transylvanian nobleman, Count Dracula, a small group of people vow to rid the world of the evil vampire.
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The Monk
by Matthew Lewis
âFew could sustain the glance of his eye, at once fiery and penetratingâ Savaged by critics for its supposed profanity and obscenity, and bought in large numbers by readers eager to see whether it lived up to its lurid reputation, The Monk became a succès de scandale when it was published in 1796 â not least because its author was a member of parliament and only twenty years old. It recounts the diabolical decline of Ambrosio, a Capuchin superior, who succumbs first to temptations offered by a young girl who has entered his monastery disguised as a boy, and continues his descent with increasingly depraved acts of sorcery, murder, incest and torture. Combining sensationalism with acute psychological insight, this masterpiece of Gothic fiction is a powerful exploration of how violent and erotic impulses can break through the barriers of social and moral restraint. This edition is based on the first edition of 1796, which appeared before Lewisâs revisions to avoid charges of blasphemy. In his introduction, Christopher MacLachlan discusses the novelâs place within the Gothic genre, and its themes of sexual desire and the abuse of power. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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The Castle of Otranto
by Horace Walpole
First published pseudonymously in 1764, The Castle of Otranto purported to be a translation of an Italian story of the time of the crusades. Walpole gives us a series of catastrophes, ghostly interventions, revelations of identity, and exciting contexts. Emma Clery's new introduction and notes make this the definitive edition.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde
Gray's outward innocence conceals corruption deep enough to charm those about him into a life of wanton sexuality.
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