The Oxford Book of Gothic Tales (Oxford Books of Prose & Verse)
A fresh contemporary look for the first anthology to trace the strength and diversity of Gothic fiction from its origins in the eighteenth century, with authors as diverse as Edgar Allan Poe, Thomas Hardy, Jorge Luis Borges, and Angela Carter.
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An anthology to keep you awake at night!,
Gothic stories are still very popular today and this anthology does a great job of presenting a selection of the most important ones from the 18th century to the present day. There are many famous names, Poe, Lovecraft, Stevenson, Le Fanu, etc. but also little know ones, for example Frederick Cowles, Isaac Crookenden and George Washington Cable. It can be read from cover to cover or you can choose a story according to how much time you have or whether you are in the mood for an early gothic tale or a more contemporary one. The stories are conveniently arranged in chronological order, and the introduction and notes by Chris Baldick are very informative. A book to treasure!
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|A Good Book.,
This is a very good book. The layout is well structured and clear, the font is nice, and it provides an excellent introduction to many, many authors of Gothic Literature, and will allow any fan of this genre access to previously unheard of writers. I was especially pleased to see H.P. Lovecraft included. However, one tiny niggle I have with this book is that the spine seems faded and discoloured by the sunlight. Otherwise, an excellent book. Recommended.
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|Not What I Expected,
I rate this book as a 1-star only because the blurb given in description seemed to peg the book as containing some element of literary analysis which is what I am currently in need of. When it arrived it was simply a collection of tales…I’m sure the tales themselves are good but I feel a little misled.
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