Books like The Dark Descent by David G. Hartwell
The Dark Descent is a compilation of 3 parts, each comprising 10 short stories that explore the macabre and supernatural themes in a variety of styles and genres. The first part includes titles such as 'The color of evil' by Stephen King, 'Evening Primrose' by John Collier, 'The ash-tree' by M.R. James, and 'The new mother' by Lucy Clifford. The second part features 'The call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft and 'The summer people' by Shirley Jackson. The third part includes stories like 'The signal-man' by Charles Dickens and 'The beautiful stranger' by Shirley Jackson, among others. These works highlight the dark side of human nature and the supernatural in a way that captures the reader's imagination.
First publish date: November 8, 1990
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: David G. Hartwell
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