Classic Horror Stories 2

Name: Classic Horror Stories 2
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ISBN: 9781481285728

✍️ David Pickering

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🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2012 📖 414 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781481285728

📝 Description: Classic Horror Stories 2

20 terrifying tales of horror written by such masters of the genre as Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft and Ambrose Bierce. Steel your nerves for encounters with ghouls, werewolves, invisible vampires, screaming skulls, monstrous slugs and, not least of all, the cruelty and murderous nastiness of your fellow-man. Ideal reading for newcomers to the horror story and aficionados alike. A companion volume to 'Classic Horror Stories', 'Classic Ghost Stories', 'Classic Ghost Stories 2' and 'Classic Short Stories'.

💎 Our verdict on Classic Horror Stories 2

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Horror Reads editorial team

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This volume excels in its curation of diverse horror subgenres, offering a potent mix of the supernatural and the psychological. By including works from Lovecraft and Poe alongside Bierce, it captures the full spectrum of early horror, from cosmic indifference to visceral gore. The inclusion of human cruelty as a primary source of terror adds necessary depth, preventing the collection from feeling purely fantastical. It is best suited for readers who appreciate concise, impactful narratives that rely on atmosphere rather than prolonged exposition. The variety ensures that even seasoned fans will encounter fresh terrors alongside classic staples, making it a robust and engaging experience for any shelf dedicated to the darker arts of literature.

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Horror Reads editorial team

This volume excels in its curation of diverse horror subgenres, offering a potent mix of the supernatural and the psychological. By including works from Lovecraft and Poe alongside Bierce, it captures the full spectrum of early horror, from cosmic indifference to visceral gore. The inclusion of human cruelty as a primary source of terror adds necessary depth, preventing the collection from feeling purely fantastical. It is best suited for readers who appreciate concise, impactful narratives that rely on atmosphere rather than prolonged exposition. The variety ensures that even seasoned fans will encounter fresh terrors alongside classic staples, making it a robust and engaging experience for any shelf dedicated to the darker arts of literature.