Tales Of Terror: With An Introductory Dialogue (1808)

By Matthew Gregory Lewis

Book Overview

""Tales of Terror: With an Introductory Dialogue"" is a collection of Gothic horror stories written by Matthew Gregory Lewis and published in 1808. The book begins with a dialogue between two characters discussing the nature of fear and the role of horror stories in eliciting fear. The stories themselves are a mix of supernatural and psychological horror, featuring haunted castles, cursed objects, and vengeful ghosts. The tales are set in various locations, including England, Italy, and Germany, and feature a diverse cast of characters, from noblewomen to peasants. The book is considered a classic of Gothic literature and is praised for its atmospheric descriptions and vivid imagery. It is a must-read for fans of horror and Gothic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167072596
• ISBN13: 9781167072598
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"