Arthur Conan Doyle

H. G. Wells

Charles Dickens

George Eliot

Charlotte Brontë

Victor Hugo

Jane Austen

Frederick Marryat

Henry James

Edgar Allan Poe

Washington Irving

Gaston Leroux

Mary Shelley

Horace Walpole

Robert Louis Stevenson

Emily Brontë

Oscar Wilde

H. P. Lovecraft

Bram Stoker

George MacDonald

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Wilkie Collins

James Hogg

William Hope Hodgson

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

W. W. Jacobs

Anna Katharine Green

Nikolai Gogol

Thomas Love Peacock

Ann Radcliffe

John Meade Falkner

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

James Malcolm Rymer

Matthew Gregory Lewis

William Godwin

Grant Allen

Robert Hugh Benson

Richard Marsh

Charles Brockden Brown

Arthur Machen

William Thomas Beckford

Théophile Gautier

Fitz-James O'Brien

John William Polidori

Charles Robert Maturin

Thomas Peckett Prest

Eliza Parsons

'Gothic Classics: 60+ Books in One Volume' epitomizes the depth and diversity of the gothic genre, presenting a sweeping tableau of narrative forms ranging from horror and the macabre to romanticism and psychological distress. This anthology not only highlights the seminal works that shaped the gothic narrative but also presents a staggering array of styles and themes. From shadow-laden castles to the eerie depths of the human psyche, the collection encapsulates the entire spectrum of gothic literature, weaving a complex patchwork of terror, beauty, and profound introspection. The contributors to this exhaustive collection are as varied as the works themselves, harking from different geographies and epochs, each bringing their own unique contributions to the gothic canon. With authors like Mary Shelley, whose narratives delve into the chilling consequences of man's hubris, to Edgar Allan Poe's unsettling explorations of the human mind, the anthology is a cross-sectional study of cultural and historical perspectives that have perennially haunted and fascinated readers. Through these narratives, one witnesses the evolution of the gothic tale from its roots in Romanticism to its branches into the realms of mystery and speculative fiction. For aficionados of the dark and dramatic, 'Gothic Classics: 60+ Books in One Volume' offers an unparalleled journey into the collective psyche of generations. This anthology is not merely a collection of stories; it is an invitation to traverse a landscape rich with myth, folklore, and passion. Readers will find themselves enthralled by the confluence of voices, each resonating with the timeless questions of morality, existence, and the supernatural. As a compendium of the most poignant gothic fiction ever penned, this volume is essential for anyone seeking to understand the full spectrum of this enduring literary tradition.