Classic Horror Stories to Chill Your Bones
By various authors
Read by various narrators
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This eclectic collection of many of the spookiest classic tales of horror includies Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The New Catacomb”; A. M. Burrage’s “Smee”; Edgar Allan Poe’s “Masque of the Red Death”, “Hop-Frog”, and “The Cask of Amontillado”; W. W. Jacobs’ “The Monkey’s Paw”; Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper”; and Algernon Backwood’s “The Willows.” Curl up with these chilling selections from the masters of terror and the macabre.
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Summary
Summary
This eclectic collection of many of the spookiest classic tales of horror includies Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The New Catacomb”; A. M. Burrage’s “Smee”; Edgar Allan Poe’s “Masque of the Red Death”, “Hop-Frog”, and “The Cask of Amontillado”; W. W. Jacobs’ “The Monkey’s Paw”; Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper”; and Algernon Backwood’s “The Willows.”
Curl up with these chilling selections from the masters of terror and the macabre.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Reviews
Reviews
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Good stories, but my bones are still warm
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While I appreciate the storytelling skills of these classic authors, my bones remained far from chilled. Are the stories spooky? Sure, but no need to be clutching a flashlight or baseball bat closely to your chest as you listen. And, in my opinion, leaving the lights on isn’t necessary.
Like I said, as simple stories, many of those collected here are good. Most of the readers step up to the plate and deliver great performances. In fact, I think there was only one reader I was disappointed with. I particularly liked Grover Garder, Simon Vance, and Simon Prebble’s narration.
If you’re sensitive to scary stories, this collection might live up to the title. Otherwise you’re just in for a fine collection of classic stories that are certainly spooky but not terrifying. A couple of them have somewhat graphic descriptions, so if talk of gore and mangled bodies disturbs you be aware of that. Overall a good listening experience.
Author
Author Bio: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was born of Irish parentage in Scotland. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, but he also had a passion for storytelling. His first book introduced that prototype of the modern detective in fiction, Sherlock Holmes. Despite the immense popularity Holmes gained throughout the world, Doyle was not overly fond of the character and preferred to write other stories. Eventually popular demand won out and he continued to satisfy readers with the adventures of the legendary sleuth. He also wrote historical romances and made two essays into pseudoscientific fantasy: The Lost World and The Poison Belt.
Author Bio: A. M. Burrage
Alfred McLelland Burrage (1889–1956) was a British writer, mainly known for his horror fiction. He served in the First World War and published a memoir of his experiences, War Is War, which became a bestseller. His humorous novel, Poor Dear Esme was described by Jack Adrian as a “comic classic”.
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Author Bio: Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1848) transformed the American literary landscape with his innovations in the short story genre and his haunting lyrical poetry, and he is credited with inventing American gothic horror and detective fiction. He was first published in 1827 and then began a career as a magazine writer and editor and a sharp literary critic. In 1845 the publication of his most famous poem, “The Raven,” brought him national fame.
Author Bio: W. W. Jacobs
W. W. Jacobs (1863–1943) is considered a master of the macabre tale, mostly for his work The Monkey’s Paw, a classic horror short story. He was a master at weaving terror and suspense into scenes of everyday life. Nevertheless, his popularity in his own lifetime arose mostly due to his amusing maritime tales of life along the London docks.
Author Bio: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860–1935) gained much of her fame with lectures on women’s issues, ethics, labor, human rights, and social reform. She often referred to these themes in her fiction. She is best remembered for her 1892 short story “The Yellow Wallpaper,” based on her own bout with severe postpartum depression and misguided medical treatment.
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Author Bio: Algernon Blackwood
Algernon Blackwood (1869–1951) led a rich and varied life. Storyteller, mystic, adventurer, and radio and television personality, he is best remembered for his two superlative horror stories, “The Willows” and “The Wendigo.” But in his lifetime he wrote over 150 stories, at least a dozen novels, two plays, and quite a few children’s books as well. By the time of his death, he had become one of the greatest writers of supernatural fiction in the twentieth century.
Author Bio: various authors
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Runtime: | 5.15 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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