Oates, Joyce Carrol

American Gothic Tales

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ISBN 13:: 9780452274891
author:: Oates, Joyce Carrol
format:: Paperback
publisher:: New American Library
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1996
Pages:: 560
Dimensions:: 152mm X 30mm
Genre:: Fiction anthologies & collections
Condition:: New
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American Gothic Tales brings together forty-six exceptional writers to explore the darker corners of American literature. Spanning two centuries, this remarkable anthology delves into the gothic imagination, revealing its enduring power and influence. From the masterful works of Joyce Carol Oates, including her own spine-tingling tales, to the lesser-known stories of Herman Melville and Edith Wharton, this collection showcases a wide range of styles and themes. New additions from contemporary writers such as Stephen King, Anne Rice, and Peter Straub add depth and variety to the anthology. With Joyce Carol Oates's superb introduction, American Gothic Tales offers a comprehensive look at the gothic genre in American literature, revealing its ability to manipulate emotions and penetrate the human psyche.

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