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American Fantastic Tales: Terror And The Uncanny From Poe To Now: A Library Of America Boxed Set
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From Its Beginning, American Literature Teems With Tales Of Horror, Hauntings, Terrifying Obsessions And Gruesome Incursions, Of The Uncanny Ways In Which Ordinary Reality Can Be Breached And Subverted By The Unknown And The Irrational. In The Tales Of Irving, Poe, And Hawthorne, And Their Literary Successors, The Bright Prospects Of The New World Face An Uneasy Reckoning With The Forces Of Darkness. As This Pathbreaking Twovolume Anthology Demonstrates, It Is A Tradition With Many Unexpected Detours And Hidden Chambers, And One That Continues To Evolve, Finding New Forms And New Themes.Peter Straub, A Contemporary Master Of Literary Horror And Fantasy, Offers An Authoritative And Diverse Gathering Of Stories Calculated To Unsettle And Delight, In Styles Ranging From The Exquisitely Insinuating Speculations Of Henry Jamess The Jolly Corner To The Nightmarish Postapocalyptic Savagery Of Harlan Ellisons I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream. Ghostly Narratives Of The Edwardian Era, Lurid Classics From The Pulp Heyday Of Weird Tales, Latterday Masterpieces By Shirley Jackson, Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, And Steven Millhauser: Over 80 Stories In All, With A Generous Selection Of Contemporary Authors Who Continue To Push The Genre In New And Startling Directions.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nations Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, Americas Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'American Fantastic Tales: Terror and the Uncanny from Poe to Now'? A: The anthology explores the themes of horror, hauntings, and the uncanny in American literature, showcasing how ordinary reality can be disrupted by supernatural elements.
- Q: Who is the editor of this anthology? A: Peter Straub, a noted author in the horror and fantasy genres, is the editor of this two-volume anthology.
- Q: How many stories are included in this collection? A: The anthology features over 80 stories from various authors, highlighting both classic and contemporary works in the horror genre.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: Due to its themes of horror and the supernatural, it is best suited for readers who enjoy dark fiction and tales of the uncanny.
- Q: What is the total page count of the anthology? A: The total page count of 'American Fantastic Tales' is approximately 1500 pages.
- Q: When was this anthology published? A: The anthology was published on October 1, 2009.
- Q: Does this book include works from contemporary authors? A: Yes, the anthology includes stories from contemporary authors who continue to innovate within the horror genre.
- Q: What is the purpose of the Library of America series? A: The Library of America aims to preserve America's literary heritage by publishing authoritative editions of significant American writing.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition, suitable for reading.