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Library of Classic Horror Stories
Welcome to the macabre worlds and dark genius of Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, H. G. Wells, and other masters of classic horror. What happens when man attempts to control nature? What are the consequences of trying to suppress the human psyche? Find out in this blood-curdling collection of classic horror stories. Greedy vampires (Dracula), the dark conflict of good versus evil in the average man (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), and man made miscreants (Frankenstein) are stealing away between the covers of this volume. This compilation of literature's most frightening monsters and madmen will spook even the staunchest of readers! These writers have stirred the imagination of readers for generations and captivated audiences with their creative and powerful storytelling. These tales and stories will continue to bring hours of edge-of-your-seat enjoyment to the young and old alike as they discover the terrifying results of Dr. Moreau's experiments and the chilling possibilities of a man haunted by his own thoughts in "Markheim"! "The Library of Classic Horror Stories" is an essential volume for any horror collection and the perfect gift for the inquisitive, young reader. 1,045 pages. Courage Books/Running Press 2001
1045 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2001
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September 15, 2012
Dracula: *3 Stars
The opening of the novel is terrific, but feels like a prologue, or a short story that Bram Stoker used as a springboard for a longer, duller story. I see its merits, but it's not something I'm going to reread.
Frankenstein: *5 Stars
One of the finest novels of the period that I've ever read. In fact, this collection might get less stars if not for this masterpiece of early science fiction.
The Island of Dr. Moreau: *4 Stars
HG Wells cannot make a bad book. At least, I haven't read a bad one. Not yet.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: *3 Stars
Not as good as I had hoped. (Still unclear if Hyde was a little guy or a big one. Kind of seems like he was both.)
The opening of the novel is terrific, but feels like a prologue, or a short story that Bram Stoker used as a springboard for a longer, duller story. I see its merits, but it's not something I'm going to reread.
Frankenstein: *5 Stars
One of the finest novels of the period that I've ever read. In fact, this collection might get less stars if not for this masterpiece of early science fiction.
The Island of Dr. Moreau: *4 Stars
HG Wells cannot make a bad book. At least, I haven't read a bad one. Not yet.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: *3 Stars
Not as good as I had hoped. (Still unclear if Hyde was a little guy or a big one. Kind of seems like he was both.)
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