Bücher der Reihe Gothic Fantasy

American writer Herman Melville wrote Moby Dick in 1851 but it took decades before finally it was regarded as a great American novel, and worthy of its place amongst the greatest texts of humankind. This edition offers a specially written introduction to contextualise the book.

What if the Ancient Egyptians had conquered Rome? What if World War II had been won by the loser, not the victors? What if women had ruled the world for 4000 years not men? There are so many 'what if?' questions to fuel this imaginative collection created from open submissions and classic tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne, H.G. Wells and more.

Mythological beasts and creatures come in every shape and size, sometimes good, sometimes evil, but often indifferent to the needs of humankind. A beautiful new collection of tales from many different traditions: Norse to Celtic, Greek to Indian, Japanese to Egyptian.

The great works of Persia include some of the most beautiful, rich and diverse language in the literary world. The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan and The Gulistan rival Dante's Divine Comedy, India's Mahabharata and Sumeria's Epic of Gigamesh in their cultural impact, bringing to life the tales and myths of Ancient Persia.

Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy deluxe short story compilations, this latest in the series is packed with amateur detectives solving mysterious murders, suspicious butlers and terrifying encounters. This collection contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from the US, Canada, and the UK.

An era marked by sweeping change, the age of Queen Victoria was a time of rapid modernization as well as social and political upheaval, which is reflected in its literature. Filled with captivating stories by some of the iconic writers of the era, this collection is a fitting companion to the other titles in our bestselling Gothic Fantasy series.

A powerful new addition to the bestselling Gothic Fantasy series of new writing and classic stories. With tales of pirates, deathly fogs and ferocious rocks, these dark tales of the haunted mind, trapped like ghosts at sea, are sure to entertain and enthrall.