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Great Tales of Horror & the Supernatural is a richly varied collection of short works that span classic and modern sensibilities. It includes celebrated pieces such as Edgar Allan Poe’s “Hop‑Frog,” Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Rappaccini’s Daughter,” Bram Stoker’s “The Squaw,” H.P. Lovecraft’s “Pickman’s Model,” and a selection of contemporary tales by writers like Bill Pronzini, Robert Bloch, and Stephen King. The anthology explores supernatural and horror themes, ranging from eerie domestic scenes to unsettling explorations of the uncanny, offering readers a broad sampling of the genre’s evolving landscape.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Bill Pronzini
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