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Soy descendiente de una estirpe cuya imaginación y temperamento fácilmente excitable la destacó en todo momento; y desde la más tierna infancia di muestras de haber heredado plenamente el carácter de la familia. A medida que avanzaba en años, ese carácter se desarrolló con más fuerza y se convirtió por muchos motivos en causa de grave preocupación para mis amigos, y de acusado perjuicio para mí. Crecí con voluntad propia, entregado a los más extravagantes caprichos, y víctima de las más incontrolables pasiones. Pobres de espíritu, mentalmente débiles y asaltados por enfermedades constitucionales análogas a las mías, mis padres poco pudieron hacer para contener las malas predisposiciones que me distinguían. Algunos esfuerzos flojos y mal dirigidos terminaron en un completo fracaso para ellos y, naturalmente, en un triunfo total para mí. De allí en adelante mi voz fue ley en esa casa; y a una edad en que pocos niños han abandonado los andadores, quedé a merced de mi propia voluntad y me convertí, de hecho, si no de derecho, en dueño de mis actos.Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849), considerado uno de los más grandes escritores estadounidenses, fue un poeta, cuentista y crítico literario. Mediante el uso de recursos innovadores y experimentales, sus historias otorgan una experiencia intensa y singular.

‘Lady Audley's Secret’ by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is a Victorian sensation novel and her most famous and well-known work.In this story, which combines elements from detective novels, psychological thrillers, and romance, the heroine Lady Audley is living an upper-class life with seemingly no secrets.Soon, however, truths of bigamy, arson, and murder are uncovered, as the assumptions of femininity are challenged.This novel will surely delight fans of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’.Mary Elizabeth Braddon was a popular English novelist writing in the Victorian era. She is best known for her sensation novel ‘Lady Audley's Secret’, published in 1862, which has been dramatised for TV and film several times.While this was the novel that found her fortune as a bestseller, Braddon continued to publish works until her death in 1915, penning several works of supernatural fiction, ghost stories, and historical fiction.

´The Monk´ is a frightening, erotic, horror story about Ambrosio, a monk torn between his vows to God and the temptations of the Devil. This is a gripping, gothic tale about greed, pride, and lust, as Ambrosio battles with his inner demons.Written by English novelist Matthew Lewis at the age of 19, ‘The Monk’ (1796) marked a turning point in gothic literature with its focus on horror, violence, and lust. It proved hugely successful with the public and made him an overnight success despite widespread condemnation at the time.The book continues to influence writers and shock audiences to this day and will delight anyone interested in venturing out into grittier reading territory.Matthew Gregory Lewis (1775-1818) was a novelist, diplomat and dramatist, whose gothic novel ‘The Monk’ (1796) was so successful, he later became known as Monk Lewis. The book focused on horror rather than romance, and its violent and erotic nature made it a best-seller, despite widespread condemnation at the time.His other notable works include the popular musical drama ‘The Castle Spectre (1798), while his book, ‘Journal of a West India Proprietor’ (1834), details life on the Jamaican estate he inherited and his distaste for slavery.

‘The Beetle’ is Richard Marsh's most famous work, initially outselling ‘Dracula’ by Bram Stoker. Narrated from four different perspectives, it focuses on a monstrous creature from Ancient Egypt, which possesses the unfortunate and unemployed Richard Holt.The plot is set in motion when the creature sends Richard on a mission to steal some letters from the home of MP, Paul Lessingham. The content of the letters then sets off a chain of events that affects everyone who knows about them.A grisly, ghoulish, and supernatural story, this is a perfect read for those who like their stories served up with spine-tingling chills.Richard Marsh (1857 – 1915) was born Richard Bernard Heldmann, in London. The son of a lace merchant, he began his writing career at the age of 23, writing adventure stories for boys in the ‘Union Jack’ magazine, ‘Graphic,’ and ‘Quiver and Young England.’During his final year as a co-editor at ´Union Jack´, it was discovered that he had been forging cheques, and living between France and Britain. Apprehended after a year, he was sentenced to 18 months’ hard labour. After completing his sentence, Marsh returned to writing, using the pen name we all know him by.While a prolific writer of short stories, Marsh also wrote full novels, including ‘The Goddess: A Demon,’ and ‘The House of Mystery.’ Although a successful horror writer, he also wrote crime novels, such as ‘The Datchet Diamonds´.

When the narrator boards the ship "Independence" for a summer trip from Charleston to New York City, the days ahead look idyllic. His old college friend Cornelius Wyatt is also aboard, with his wife and two sisters, so it promises to be a sociable journey.However, there is one mysterious addition to the guest list - an oblong box measuring six feet by two-and-a-half feet. The box, which has a noisome odour, is kept in Wyatt's and his wife's room.When the narrator hears nightly outbreaks of wailing and crying from Wyatt's room, he investigates. He is closing in on the terrible truth when a hurricane hits the ship - and Wyatt refuses to leave the box behind.His heartbreaking secret will soon be revealed.This book is ideal reading for fans of 'The Riddle of the Sands' by Erskine Childers.Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, author, and literary critic. In a brief life, he was renowned for his poetry, short stories and tales of the supernatural. He is also regarded as the inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emergence of science fiction, dark romanticism, and weird fiction.Born in Boston, he was abandoned by his father a year after his birth. Then, when his mother died the following year, he was taken in and raised by John and Frances Allan of Richmond, Virginia.After falling out with Mr Allan in 1827 over his gambling debts, Poe joined the US Army under an assumed name and had his first collection 'Tamarlane and Other Poems' published anonymously. He worked as a literary critic and moved around America, writing as he went.When his wife died of tuberculosis in 1847, Poe's life descended into drinking and alleged substance abuse. He died in 1849, aged 40, with the cause of death unknown. His most famous works include 'The Raven', 'The Black Cat' and 'The Gold-Bug'.

This is a story for fans of the books ´How to Stop Time’ by Matt Haig and ‘The Suicide Club’ by Rachel Heng. It is a love story that is a cross between ´Frankenstein´ and John Green's ´The Fault in Our Stars´.Winzy reluctantly starts working for the alchemist Cornelius Agrippa in order to provide for his childhood sweetheart Bertha, but when Winzy drinks an unlabelled potion to rid himself of his love for Bertha, he becomes immortal. Suddenly blessed with a youthful appearance, Winzy slowly but surely discovers the disadvantages of the potion.‘The Mortal Immortal’ (1833) is a Gothic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include ´Valperga´ (1823), ´The Last Man´ (1826), ´Perkin Warbeck´ (1830), ´Lodore´ (1835), ´Falkner´ (1837) and the posthumously published ´Mathilde´ (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of ´Frankenstein´.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

From the acclaimed author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley,‘Tales and Stories’ is a collection of short stories that bring romance and gothic horror together.This collection of tales is set against a variety of backdrops, from medieval chivalry to wars and revolution, and it ultimately showcases Mary Shelley’s gothic storytelling art.These short stories are full of passion, peril, and transformation, and will interest readers familiar with the works of Charlotte Brontë and Ann Radcliffe.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist, best known for writing the classic gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ or ‘The Modern Prometheus’ which is considered to be an early example of science fiction.Mary Shelley’s mother was the feminist activist Mary Wollstonecraft, and her husband Percy Shelley was one of the major English romantic poets. It was during a summer spent in Geneva with Percy Shelley or Lord Byron that Mary Shelley conceived the idea for Frankenstein.

Sent on a mission to Northern Italy by the King of Naples, Ferdinando Eboli is captured by the enemy. When he finally returns home, Eboli is arrested as a spy and discovers his identity has been stolen and no one believes he is who he says he is.‘Fernando Emboli’ (1828) is one of many classic short stories by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include ´Valperga´ (1823), ´The Last Man´ (1826), ´Perkin Warbeck´ (1830), ´Lodore´ (1835), ´Falkner´ (1837), and the posthumously published ´Mathilde´ (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of ´Frankenstein´.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

‘Kerfol’ is one of Wharton’s more unusual ghost stories, in that the ghosts of the piece aren’t human. Chilling and tragic, this tale tells of Anne de Cornault, who is considering buying an estate in France. We discover that the estate, ‘Kerfol,’ (which translates from the Breton as ‘house of madness’) was once the scene of a murder. An atmospheric read, ‘Kerfol’ is an exploration of an unhappy marriage and revenge from beyond the grave. A perfect spine-tingler from the pen of a master storyteller.Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937) was an American designer and novelist. Born in an era when the highest ambition a woman could aspire to was a good marriage, Wharton went on to become one of America’s most celebrated authors. During her career, she wrote over 40 books, using her wealthy upbringing to bring authenticity and detail to stories about the upper classes. She moved to France in 1923, where she continued to write until her death.

Medievalism, terror, and the ubiquitous haunted castle are staples of the Gothic horror genre. But the man who unwittingly inspired the likes of ´Frankenstein´, ´Dracula´, Hammer horror movies and even the Goth subculture was blissfully unaware of his impact.Horace Walpole's ´The Castle of Otranto´ started a trend that has endured. The book features Manfred, lord of the castle, and includes sickness, weddings, doom-laden prophesies, a bizarre death, imprisonment, religion, a heroic peasant, and much more.There is a hint of ´Harry Potter´ and plenty to grip those who love shows like ´The Haunting of Hill House´ and ´Penny Dreadful´.Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was an English writer, historian, and politician - the son of Britain's first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Without knowing it, Walpole was thought by critics to have been the writer who paved the way for the Gothic tradition to burst onto the literary landscape.His Gothic novel ´The Castle of Otranto´, inspired many others and was followed by classics including Mary Shelley's ´Frankenstein´, Bram Stoker's ´Dracula´ and ´The Turn of the Screw´ by Henry James.Walpole also wrote countless campaigning letters on political and social themes.

Set in Paris during King Louis the fourteenth's reign, E.T.A Hoffmann's 'Mademoiselle Scuderi' throws the reader into a city under siege from an organised group of thieves who rob citizens of their expensive jewellery. Aristocrat, Mademoiselle Scuderi, pens a poem mocking the men who now fear going out at night to see their mistresses but when an unexpected man visits her and delivers a box of jewellery, as thanks for supporting the thieves, Scuderi is plunged into a dangerous game of passion, crime, and murder.People who enjoyed Netflix’s adaptation of ‘Lupin’ shouldn’t hesitate to read Hoffmann's exciting crime thriller 'Mademoiselle Scuderi'E.T.A Hoffmann was a German author of fantasy, and gothic horror, and was highly influential on the Romantic Movement. He is perhaps best known for writing the novella 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King' which was the inspiration for Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker'.

‘The Outsider’ is a short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft and one of the most popular stories ever published in the successful pulp magazine, 'Weird Tales'.For as long as he can remember, a mysterious man has lived alone in a castle away from other people and the light. He does not know his name or where he’s from.Eager for human contact, he finally decides to escape his dark, decaying castle and its endless black forest. But what he finds will haunt him forever.Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for his short stories, including ‘The Call of Cthulhu’, ‘At the Mountains of Madness’, ‘The Shadow over Innsmouth’, and ‘The Shadow Out of Time’.Lovecraft's writing did not grant him fame or fortune during his life and he died without the acclaim his work now generates. Credited with inventing cosmic horror, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror writers of the 20th century.Inspired by the likes of Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, and Edgar Allan Poe, Lovecraft’s work has influenced writers and filmmakers such as Guillermo del Toro, Neil Gaiman, Thomas Ligotti and Stephen King.H.P Lovecraft was inducted into the Museum of Pop Culture's Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2016.

Der herrschsüchtige Tyrannenfürst Manfred fürchtet um seine Erbfolge, als sein einziger Sohn am Tag seiner Hochzeit von einem gigantischen Helm erschlagen wird. Er beschließt an die Stelle seines Sohnes zu treten, dessen Braut Isabella nachzustellen und seine eigene Frau zu verstoßen. Isabella graut es jedoch vor dem alten Intriganten. Weitere unheilvolle Begebenheiten tragen sich zu ... die düsteren Mauern der Burg von Otranto scheinen ein unheimliches Eigenleben zu entwickeln.Textgrundlage ist die Ausgabe: Walpole, Horace: Die Burg von Otranto. Berlin: o. Verlag, 1810Horace Walpole (1717–1797) war ein britischer Künstler, Schriftsteller und Politiker. Besondere Bekanntheit erlangte er als Vorreiter des "Schauerromans", heute eher als "Gothic Novel" bekannt. Diese Textgattung bricht mit den Idealen der Aufklärung, die naturalistische Darstellungen und natürliche Erklärungen in der Literatur in den Vordergrund stellten.

"e;Der Untergang des Hauses Usher"e; gilt als Inbegriff des Poe'schen Horrors.Isoliert von der Gesellschaft lebt das adelige Geschwisterpaar Madeline und Roderick Usher in einem gespenstischem Anwesen. Ein Jugendfreund sucht sie auf Rodericks Bitte hin auf und bemerkt bei seiner Ankunft einen Riss im Gemauer. Die folgenden Tage offenbaren ihm Rodericks Seelenleiden und in einer sturmischen Nacht wird er Zeuge des Niedergangs des Hauses Usher - untrennbar verbunden mit dem geistigen Zusammenbruch der gequalten Bewohner.-

Gloomy castles. Villainous Counts. Swordfights galore. If you’re looking for the ultimate Gothic novel, "The Mysteries of Udolpho" takes some beating.Set in the 1500s, it follows Emily St. Aubert, whose idyllic life in France is shattered when both her parents pass away. She falls under the influence of an Italian Count, and is taken to live in his castle. It’s a place full of secrets and things that go bump in the night. Can Emily uncover what’s really going on, before it’s too late?Thrilling and gloriously melodramatic, "The Mysteries of Udolpho" is a must read for fans of the genre.Ann Radcliffe (1764–1823) was a British writer who helped popularise Gothic fiction. Born in London, her writing career took off after her marriage to the journalist William Radcliffe. His work meant he wasn’t often at home, so Ann began writing in his absence.Unlike other Gothic writers, she favoured psychological horror over the supernatural, and female protagonists over male ones. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian" and "A Sicilian Romance".Radcliffe’s fans include Dostoyevksy and Edgar Allan Poe, and her style was even parodied by Jane Austen in her classic book "Northanger Abbey".

Eine dunkle Legende aus der Bretagne, neu erzahlt von Selma Lagerlof: Wer in der Silvesternacht stirbt, ist dazu verdammt, ein Jahr lang die Seelen der Verstorbenen sicher ins Reich der Toten zu geleiten, indem er sie von ihren Korpern erlost. Doch was ist, wenn die Toten ihre eigenen Vorstellungen haben? David Holm, Saufer und letzter Verstorbener vor Anbruch des neuen Jahres, weigert sich schlichtweg, die finstere Aufgabe zu ubernehmen. Doch der Fuhrmann kennt kein Erbarmen und nimmt David mit auf die Reise zu all den Menschen, die David je geliebt haben...-

Gunnar Hede, Sohn einer Gutsfamilie, widmet seine freie Zeit lieber der Musik anstelle seines Studiums. Doch der Gutshof ist in Schwierigkeiten, sodass Gunnar schlielich heimkehrt, um seine Mutter zu unterstutzen. Wie seine Vorfahren wird er fahrender Handler, doch der traumatische Verlust seiner Ziegenherde lasst ihn den Verstand verlieren. Fortan gilt er als verruckt und wird verspottet. Doch sein Weg kreuzt sich mit dem des Waisenmadchens Ingrid, das ihre eigene Geschichte zu erzahlen hat.-

Nothing boosts evocative narrative as well as narrow escapes. And Ann Radcliffe mastered it.In this early gothic horror novel, Radcliffe tells the story of the Mazzini household’s fall from grace through rugged and cavernous landscapes and the labyrinthine passages of Sicily’s castles and convents.When Julia, one of the daughters of Marquis Mazzini, falls in love with an Italian nobleman, her father disapproves of her choice and arranges for another marriage. Feeling suffocated, Julia tries to escape, but her father’s will and rage is not easily undone."A Sicilian Romance" (1790) explores how women’s desires were often at odds with the patriarchy and the all-powerful aristocracy at the end of the 16th century.A novel full of adventures, close calls, elopements, and forbidden love. "A Sicilian Romance" is an early gem in Radcliffe’s work.Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was a British fiction writer, best known for her pioneering role in the English gothic tradition. She married a journalist and in his long absences, she began to write. Her works exhibit a preference for exotic and sinister places, where her female protagonists often suffer supernatural occurrences. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian", and "A Sicilian Romance".

Ever wondered how the quintessential bully acted during the Holy Inquisition? Look no further.In her unnerving gothic novel "The Italian" (1797), Ann Radcliffe explores individuality in a culture dominated by the church as the happiness of the young couple Vicento di Vivaldi and Ellena di Rosalbe is thwarted by the evil ways of the selfish and peremptory Father Schedoni.The last novel to be published during Radcliffe’s lifetime, this fast-paced gothic novel is packed with romantic rendezvous, nocturnal danger, kidnappings, murder, and mysterious characters lurking in the shadows.Hidden away in this sublime novel of concealment and disguise is an undying and triumphant light that emanates from the hearts of Vicento and Ellena who are sure of one thing: no one is above the law – not even the church.Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was a British fiction writer, best known for her pioneering role in the English gothic tradition. She married a journalist and in his long absences, she began to write. Her works exhibit a preference for exotic and sinister places, where her female protagonists often suffer supernatural occurrences. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian", and "A Sicilian Romance".

Is there any better fuel for a novel than wronged characters and wicked revenge?From the midst of the cult of sensibility, Ann Radcliffe rose with her very own poignant style to write her first gothic novel and hugely formative "The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne" (1789).Set in the Scottish Highlands, it tells the story of two castles: one belonging to the kind and goodhearted Matilda and her children, the other to the evil Baron Malcolm. The young heir Osbert seeks revenge against Malcolm who is responsible for the death of Osbert’s father.The novel is a quest for family honour, love, and vengeance where romantic passion and dangerous escapades intertwine until the very end.Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was a British fiction writer, best known for her pioneering role in the English gothic tradition. She married a journalist and in his long absences, she began to write. Her works exhibit a preference for exotic and sinister places, where her female protagonists often suffer supernatural occurrences. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian", and "A Sicilian Romance".

"Schalken the Painter" is a ghost short story by Sheridan Le Fanu, taking place in the 17th-century Netherlands. An aspiring painter falls in love with his master’s niece but one day, a mysterious man comes to ask for the niece’s hand, and the master agrees. Yet the heartbroken painter can’t help but feel that is something totally wrong with this new suitor. This is a short story of about greedy family relations, and is a psychologically unnerving and ghastly tale that fans of horror fiction will definitely love.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

"The Burned House" is a ghost short story by Vincent O’Sullivan in which a benighted traveler stumbles upon a deserted house right in the middle of nowhere. Soon, strange things begin to happen and becomes involved in a series of supernatural events. A tale of vivid imagination, terrors, and mystery, "The Burned House" includes elements from the science fiction genre as well as classic horror elements such as murder, suicide, and violence, making a chilling yet engaging read.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Vincent O’Sullivan (1868-1940) was an American writer of short stories, poetry, and criticism. His work was characterised by hopelessness and decadence, and was largely influenced by the hardships he experienced in his own life. His most popular short story collection is "A Book of Bargains", and some of his the most famous stories are "The Burned House", "Will", and "When I Was Dead".

"The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a mysterious story about a premature burial, a theme favoured by Poe some years previously. When a chivalric young man tries to save an innocent countess from the clutches of a greedy count, little does he suspect that the whole situation could be a trap. With plenty of Gothic elements and some remarkable episodes of horror, "The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a haunting mystery story that will keep readers at the edge of their seat.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

Gregorio Bustamente se traslada a Inglaterra, a una localidad costera en el estado de York, en busca de inspiración. En esas mismas tierras residió Bram Stoker y se sirvió del entorno para desarrollar escenas que acabó incorporando a la historia de Drácula. Bustamante también descubrirá allí el influjo del capitán Cook, personaje histórico muy celebrado en todo el país que también tiene una conexión con la zona. Pero, sobre todo, conocerá a una misteriosa joven que aparece y desaparece de su vida de una manera asombrosa y por quien sentirá una extraña atracción. Precedido por una historia que cada vez irá pesando más sobre sus espaldas, Bustamente entra en una espiral descontrolada que acaba convirtiéndose en una auténtica pesadilla.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Víctor Claudín es periodista y escritor. Ha trabajado para distintos medios de televisión, radio y prensa escrita, como Información al día, Liberación o El País. También ha ostentado cargos de renombre vinculados con el desarrollo de la cultura, tales como director de comunicación e imagen del Teatro Español y del teatro Alfil. Como escritor, cuenta con más de una treintena de libros a sus espaldas.

Tutto comincia con il ritorno a Firenze di Alfonso e di sua moglie Ines. I due, residenti in Spagna, sono tornati in Italia dopo esser stati avvertiti da Clara, sorella di Alfonso, di un imminente pericolo.Una volta a Firenze, la coppia viene pero a scoprire che Clara e morta da poco. Alfonso e Ines si recano quindi al cimitero per darle un ultimo saluto, ma e proprio li che la storia s'infittisce: Clara in realta non e morta e ha tante cose da raccontare.Una storia di mistero ambientata tra i vicoli bui di Firenze e Parigi di fine Ottocento, "e;Il bacio d'una morta"e; si presenta come controparte italiana al noir di Edgar Allan Poe. -

"No era uno de esos tiranos salvajes que disfrutan mostrándose crueles sin que les provoquen. Las circunstancias de su fortuna habían vuelto adusto su temperamento, humano por su propia naturaleza, y sus virtudes estaban siempre dispuestas a manifestarse, a menos que la pasión oscureciera su juicio."Esta novela, escrita por el político y escritor inglés Horace Walpole en 1764, fue publicada originalmente como si se tratase de una traducción de un texto italiano escrito en el siglo XVI, aunque verdaderamente se trataba de un elemento ficticio más de la novela. "El castillo de Otrano" marcó el inicio del género literario conocido como novela gótica, que se haría extremadamente popular posteriormente.La historia, ubicada en la Italia medieval, narra la historia de Manfredo, príncipe de Otranto, y su familia, quienes sufren una maldición que data del tiempo en que el abuelo de Manfredo usurpó el castillo donde viven de su sus legítimos propietarios.En un intento por perpetuar su legado, Manfredo intenta casar a su hijo Conrado con la hija del marqués de Vicenza, pero un trágico accidente hará que la boda no se pueda celebrar.Esta novela, repleta de fenómenos sobrenaturales y siniestros, transportará a su lector o lectora a un mundo de terror gótico. Un clásico de este género esencial para los amantes de la literatura gótica.Horacio Walpole, IV conde de Orford, conocido comúnmente como Horace Walpole, (24 de septiembre de 1717 – 2 de marzo de 1797), fue un escritor británico. Escribió la célebre novela El castillo de Otranto, considerada como la primera novela gótica.

"¿Creéis que vuestro corazón está tan endurecido que podréis ver sinemocionaros los sufrimientos a los que me condenaríais?"Una novela gótica impregnada del terror que despierta la lucha entre lasuperstición y la racionalidad.El escenario de esta lucha es el espeluznante castillo Udolfo donde Emily Aubert, nuestra heroína romántica que tras haberse quedado huérfana alhaber muerto su padre habrá de enfrentarse además a una suerte deadversidades cuando el malvado Signor Montoni la separa de suenamorado Valancourt y la encierra en el castillo.Nos presenta ante nosotros un desfile de terrores sobrenaturales, fantasmas que viven en la almena del castillo, voces misteriosas, la naturaleza desgarradora con toda la potencia e intensidad que a menudo despliega en la literatura del romanticismo... Todos estos son solamente algunos de los ingredientes que mantienen en vilo la atención del lector en una novela de terror de la autora más emblemática de la imaginación gótica.La historia de Emily se considera una de las más sublimes del género y hatenido gran impacto en obras de autores posteriores, entre ellos Henry James y especialmente en Jane Austen, que hará uso de ella para constatar la ficción y el misterio con la verdad y las debilidades humanas de su protagonista.Ann Radcliffe (9 de julio de 1764 – 7 de febrero de 1823), novelista británica, pionera de la narrativa gótica.

"Uncle Silas" is a Gothic locked-room mystery novel by Sheridan Le Fanu. Maud Ruthyn is an orphan, left in the care of her mysterious and evil uncle Silas. The latter keeps thinking up new and creative ways to get rid of his niece. In a similar vein to Wilkie Collins’ novels, Le Fanu’s "Uncle Silas" depicts a heroine in danger, who moves from one hair-raising adventure to the next, making it a perfect, terrifying, horror tale of greed and vile intentions.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

Philip, un joven viajero americano, se encuentra extraviado en un páramo de la Bretaña francesa. Había salido de caza y no sabe encontrar el camino de regreso. Allí de pronto se encuentra a Jeanne, una misteriosa mujer que lo invita a su castillo. Se trata de la Doncella d’Ys, en cuyo castillo luego de que la relación entre ambos comienza a estrecharse, el velo de la realidad se desgarra y admite la aparición de todo tipo de criaturas asombrosas.Inesperadamente tras ser atacado por una serpiente, Philip pierde el conocimiento y cuando despierta, se halla sólo y se conmueve mediante el descubrimiento de una piedra con una dedicatoria hacia él...Robert William Chambers (1865 – 1933) nació en Brooklyn en el seno de una familia burguesa. Estudió en el New York Art Students League y en 1886 se mudó a París, donde convivió con el movimiento artístico bohemio, y donde expuso su obra en el salón de 1889. A su regreso a Nueva York, vendió ilustraciones a las principales revistas del momento. No obstante, a pesar de considerar la escritura como algo secundario, su pasión por contar historias lo llevó a publicar su primer libro, In the quarter en 1984 al cual le siguió El Rey de Amarillo, que lo convirtió en un maestro del cuento moderno de terror.Fue un escritor prolífico y sus obras alcanzaron un gran prestigio, llegando algunas a ser best-sellers. El dinero que obtuvo de ello lo invirtió en sus otras aficiones, entre las que se encontraba coleccionar mariposas y porcelana china. Chambers falleció a los sesenta y ocho años tras ser operado de una dolencia intestinal.

Главный герой рассказа Эдгара Аллана По «Человек толпы» приятно проводит время в кафе, наблюдая за прохожими и пытаясь определить род занятий прохожих. Среди множества людей его внимание привлекает дряхлый старичок. В его лице он видит злобу, холодность, скупость, страх, отчаяние и кровожадность. Он решается следовать за ним. Разглядев незнакомца поближе, рассказчик замечает у старика бриллиантовый перстень. Узнает ли наш герой, какую тайну хранит преследуемый?Эдгар Аллан По (1809-1849) - американский поэт, писатель и литературный критик. По стоит у истоков нескольких жанров: научной фантастики, литературы ужасов, детектива. Писателя считают непревзойдённым мастером новеллы, которая могла быть и трагической, и фантастической, и юмористической. Одно из его самых успешных произведений - стихотворение «Ворон», которое имело успех сразу же после публикации.