<p> <span>In this Gothic novella, Robert Louis Stevenson combines the horrors of the human soul with a disgust for the Victorian importance of reputation. Stevenson delves into the darkest depths of humanity, and seems to discover what Sigmund Freud would not publish for another 15 years: the repression of the id, or the instinctive side of human nature, by the super-ego, or the part of us that holds on to the cultural ideals and rules we were raised with. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is a narrative about the complexities of science and the duplicity of human nature. Dr Jekyll is a kind, well-respected and intelligent scientist who meddles with the darker side of science, as he wants to bring out his ’second’ nature. He does this through transforming himself into Mr Hyde – his evil alter ego who doesn’t repent or accept responsibility for his evil crimes and ways. Jekyll tries to control his alter ego, Hyde, and for a while, Jekyll has the power. However, towards the end of the novel, Hyde takes over and this results in their deaths.</span></p>
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<b>Keen to learn but short on time? Find out everything you need to know about the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe in just 50 minutes with this straightforward and engaging guide!</b> <br> <br>Edgar Allan Poe was one of the most significant and enduring figures of the literary scene in 19th-century America. He was one of the first American authors to attempt to make a living solely by writing, with mixed success, and he was a pioneering influence in the development of a number of modern genres, including horror, fantasy, science fiction and detective fiction. Although he is best known for the Gothic-inspired atmospheres and the darkness that permeated his work, he was also a profoundly rational, methodical writer, who eschewed the tradition of populating fantastic fiction with supernatural creatures in favour of a more psychological brand of horror. This innovative style has been an inspiration for countless writers, poets and artists, cementing Poe’s legacy as a key figure in literary history.  <br> <br> <b>In this book, you will learn about:</b> <br> <br>• Poe’s most famous works, including <i>The Fall of the House of Usher</i> and <i>The Murders in the Rue Morgue</i> <br>• The literary movements and earlier writers who influenced his work and ideas <br>• His personal life, including the misfortune that plagued him and inspired some of his best-known works <br> <br> <b>ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | Art & Literature</b> <br> <br>The Art & Literature series from the 50Minutes collection aims to introduce readers to the figures and movements that have shaped our culture over the centuries. Our guides are written by experts in their field and each feature a full biography, an introduction to the relevant social, political and historical context, and a thorough discussion and analysis of the key works of each artist, writer or movement, making them the ideal starting point for busy readers looking for a quick way to broaden their cultural horizons. <br>
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Tales of tyrannical landlords, obsessive descents into madness and haunting comings of age. Embark on a chilling journey through nightmarish tales that will captivate the ghoulish modern reader. Encounter landlords with sinister requests, ethereal housemates, and a glass-encased jungle built by an eccentric father. These gothic stories blur the lines between dreams and reality, weaving a tapestry of macabre encounters and festering secrets.
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Set in the same universe as the acclaimed All the Murmuring Bones and The Path of Thorns (one of Oprah Daily's Top 25 Fantasy Novels of 2022), this beautifully told Gothic fairy tale of ghosts, witches, deadly secrets and past sins, will be perfect for fans of Hannah Whitten and Ava Reid. Ellie Briar is the first non-witch to be born into her family for generations. The Briar family of witches run the town of Silverton, caring for its inhabitants with their skills and magic. In the usual scheme of things, they would be burnt for their sorcery, but the church has given them dispensation in return for their protection of the borders of the Darklands, where the much-feared Leech Lords hold sway. Ellie is being trained as a steward, administering for the town, and warding off the insistent interest of the church. When her grandmother dies suddenly, Ellie's cousin Audra rises to the position of Briar Witch, propelling Ellie into her new role. As she navigates fresh challenges, an unexpected new ability to see and speak to the dead leads her to uncover sinister family secrets, stories of burnings, lost grimoires and evil spells. Reeling from one revelation to the next, she seeks answers from the long dead and is forced to decide who to trust, as a devastating plot threatens to destroy everything the Briar witches have sacrificed so much to build. Told in the award-winning author's trademark gorgeous, addictive prose, this is an intricately woven tale of a family of witches struggling against the bonds of past sins and persecution.
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"Listen to themthe children of the night. What music they make!"A Timeless Tale of Gothic Horror Awaits YouDracula, written by Bram Stoker and first published in 1897, is a masterpiece of Victorian gothic literature that continues to thrill readers to this day. A chilling narrative of terror, horror romance, and seduction, this novel is as much a study of human nature as it is a tale of supernatural fiction.Dracula tells the story of a group of people who encounter the evil Count Dracula, a centuries-old vampire from Transylvania, who moves to England in search of new victims.Told in the form of an epistolary novel, through letters, diary entries, and newspaper clippings, the book presents a fight between good and evil, with Mina Harker, Jonathan Harker, Van Helsing, and their friends working together to rid the world of this ancient predator. Set against the backdrop of Whitby England and the foggy streets of London, Stoker's 19th-century horror masterpiece explores themes of desire, fear, and the unknown.The evil that lurks in Dracul's housethe House of Draculamust be destroyed before more victims are claimed.Sneak PeekWhen Jonathan Harker arrives at Castle Dracula to assist the reclusive Count with his real estate acquisition in England, he is unaware of the horrors that await him. As he discovers the dark truth of his host's identity, Harker's fight for survival begins. Back in England, a series of strange occurrencesan unmanned ship, inexplicable marks on a young woman's neck, and the ravings of a lunaticsignal the Count's approach. It is only with the help of his friends, and the wise Professor Van Helsing, that they must destroy the creature before more souls fall prey to his terrifying vampire mythology.This beautiful edition of Dracula offers a chance to experience gothic literature at its finest. Perfect for lovers of vampire horror novels and fans of misfits and monsters, this horror thriller will leave you spellbound by its intricate storytelling and relentless suspense. With its original text, this edition is a must-have for any collector of vintage classics or a perfect gift for anyone who revels in supernatural fiction and the world of old Dracula.Title DetailsOriginal 1897 TextGothic FictionDimensions: 6 x 9Cream paperGrab your copy today and plunge into the eerie world of Draculawhere fear, passion, and the supernatural collide.
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Western Pomerania – the fascinating state by the sea. The cries of seagulls, fishing boats in the port, wide Baltic Sea beaches with piers and beach chairs, fancy promenades with villas in the spa architecture style, tranquil coves, white chalk cliffs, UNESCO-listed Brick Gothic architecture, castles and manor houses and endless rapeseed yellow fields beneath an immense blue sky. These are the images that come into most people's minds when they think of the eastern part of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. They generally also associate it with wonderful holiday memories – Western Pomerania is undoubtedly an outstanding tourist region. Yet life here is more than this. The state has a history and many stories to tell. Stories about the people who live and work here. This book tells the stories of some of the people who have made the state their home and transformed their ideas into success. Western Pomerania – Germany's sun deck is more than just a place to go on holiday.
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A New York Times Notable Book of 2012 From the acclaimed American novelist and memoirist Ellen Ullman, By Blood is a gothic noir novel that explores questions about fate, identity and genetics in the guise of a gripping psychological thriller. A professor is on leave from his post a leave that may have been forced upon him. He may or may not be of sound mind. To steady himself, he rents an office in San Francisco. It is 1974, a time when free love and psychedelic ecstasy have given way to drug violence and serial killings. Through the thin office walls, the professor overhears the sessions of a therapist and a patient, and without knowing the patient's name or face he comes to know the details of her life, her family, her lovers. He inserts himself into her search for her "mysterious origins": a deeply troubling journey through displaced-persons camps, stolen children, and hidden pasts. Ellen Ullman is a writer of ferocious intelligence, and By Blood is thrilling and fraught, a darkly atmospheric tale of what we can know about our identity, what we can escape of it, and what we cannot. 'A novel that thematically interweaves fate, identity, obsession and genetics into a propulsive page-turner that shows a profound understanding of character. It's a multilayered mystery (in the same way that Dostoyevsky was a mystery writer) and an inquiry into the subjective nature of narrative . . . A first-rate literary thriller of compelling psychological and philosophical depth' —Kirkus (Starred Review) 'A thrilling page-turner of a book . . . Book clubs of America, take note. By Blood is what you should be reading. Ullman is someone we all should be reading.' — Newsday 'A literary inquiry into identity and legacy . . . A gripping mystery . . . The storytelling is compelling and propulsive . . . Ullman is also a careful stylist.' —Los Angeles Times Ellen Ullman's By Blood is published by Pushkin Press Ellen Ullman's Close to the Machine, a memoir of her time as a software engineer during the early years of the internet revolution, became a cult classic and established her as a writer of considerable talent; with her second book, The Bug, she became an acclaimed and vital novelist; By Blood is her third. Her essays and opinion pieces have been widely published in venues such as Harper's, The New York Times, Salon, and Wired. She lives in San Francisco.
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A surreal, nouveau-Gothic story of Death in a 1920s seaside hotel From the moment he arrives at an elegant seaside hotel with his lover, Allan unsettles and obsesses the other guests. Elusive, equivocal, beautiful, he lives, gambles, swims and dances with a strange fierceness that they find intoxicating. Soon he even haunts their dreams. One by one, each guest is fatally drawn to Allan. And, as the hazy August heat fades and summer comes to an end, they gravitate towards self-destruction. Rich, lushly poetic, A Dark Stranger is a dreamlike portrayal of lives lived on the edge of the abyss. Julien Gracq (1910-2007) taught history and geography in various lycées. A close friend of André Breton, his work was inspired by German Romanticism, and combines startling imagery with a rich, precise metre. Staunchly avoiding the French literary scene-he refused the Prix Goncourt in 1951-he is one of the few authors to have been published in the Bibliothèque de la Pléiade during his lifetime. He died in 2007 aged 97. Julien Gracq's Château d'Argol is also available from Pushkin Press..
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