Classics

Alternate editions can be found here and here. A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is edited with an introduction and notes by Stevie Davis in Penguin Classics. Charlotte Brontë tells the story of orphaned Jane Eyre, who grows up in the home of her heartless aunt, enduring loneliness and cruelty. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds employment as a governess to the young ward of Byronic, brooding Mr Rochester. As her feelings for Rochester develop, Jane gradually uncovers Thornfield Hall's terrible secret, forcing her to make a choice. Should she stay with Rochester and live with the consequences, or follow her convictions - even if it means leaving the man she loves? A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre dazzled readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom.

Unrivaled in literature, Stevenson's Treasure Island is among the most delightful adventure romances of all time. From young Jim Hawkins' first encounter with an old buccaneer and his tresure map to the final daring skirmish with the treacherous pirate Long JOhn Silver, this classic work enchants and fuels the imagination with beautiful illustrations.

'And much of Madness and more of Sin And Horror the Soul of the Plot' This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues, and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. 'The Fall of the House of Usher' describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In 'Tell-Tale Heart', a murderer's insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'The Cask of Amontillado' explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate. These works display Poe's startling ability to build suspense with almost nightmarish intensity. David Galloway's introduction re-examines the myths surrounding Poe's life and reputation. This edition includes a new chronology and suggestions for further reading. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS SELECTED WRITINGS Chronology Introduction Further Reading A Note on the Text POEMS Stanzas Sonnet—To Science A/ Aaraaf Romance TO Helen Israfel The City in the Sea The Sleeper Lenore The Valley of Unrest The Raven Ulalume For Annie A Valentine Annabel Lee The Bells Eldorado TALES MS. Found in a Bottle Ligeia The Man that was Used Up The Fall of the House of Usher William Wilson The Man of the Crowd The Murders in the Rue Morgue A Descent into the Maelström Eleonora The Oval Portrait The Masque of the Red Death The Pit and the Pendulum The Tell-Tale Heart The Gold-Bug The Black Cat The Purloined Letter The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar The Cask of Amontillado Hop-Frog ESSÄYS AND REVIEWS Letter to B—Georgia Scenes The Drake—Halleck Review (excerpts) Watkins Tottle The Philosophy of Furniture Wyandotté Music Time and Space Twice-Told Tales The American Drama (excerpts) Hazlitt The Philosophy of Composition Song-Writing On Imagination The Veil of the Soul The Poetic Principle (excerpts) Notes

Dublin-born Bram Stoker lived in London, meeting other notable authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde. Apart from the ground-breaking Dracula Stoker wrote supernatural horror short stories, many of which, including 'The Judge's House' and 'Dracula's Guest', are featured here with extracts from his longer works. Complete works: The Chain of Destiny / The Invisible Giant / The Judge's House / Crooken Sands / Dracula's Guest / The Jewel of Seven Stars / The Gipsy Prophecy / The Squaw / The Man from Shorrox / A Dream of Red Hands / The Red Stockade / The Burial of the Rats / The Dualitists / The Crystal Cup / The Shadow Builder / The Castle of the King / A Star Trap / The Coming of Abel Behenna Extracts: Dracula / The Lair of the White Worm / The Lady of the Shroud

Charles Dickens is a much-loved author for his vast and important contributions to English literature. This collection brings together his supernatural short stories, some of which were included in his longer works, and others that originally featured in magazines, including ‘The Bagman’s Story’, ‘The Ghost in the Bride’s Chamber’ and ‘To Be Read at Dusk,’ among others. They are all fantastically gripping stories from one of the greatest writers of all-time.

Malevolent and dark, the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm are not for the faint-hearted. The stories were originally published in 1812 and form a vivid and fascinating body of work that is rich in folkloric significance. Replete with sinister characters and grotesque imagery, this collection is the perfect addition to our series of deluxe Gothic Fantasy giftbooks, and features some of the lesser-known tales alongside favourites like Snow White, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Hansel and Gretel.