William Wymark Jacobs
William Wymark Jacobs
Prepare to tremble and tremor with this `Classic Horror Collection' from some of fiction's spookiest of writers. In `The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' we'll question morals and might amongst scary situations when a schoolmaster takes a liking to a student. We'll also explore the alluring pull of desire and greed in `The Monkey's Paw'. But be careful what you wish for. You might wake some sleeping souls from the dead...From discovering the mysterious attempted murder in Edgar Allen Poe's ´The Tell-Tale Heart´ to experiencing strange evil encounters in `The Turn of the Screw', this collection is packed with powerful and petrifying stories. Taking us on a dark and dangerous one-way ride through sinister, spooky, and suspicious tales, this `Classic Horror Collection' is the perfect companion for fans of `The Conjuring' and `The Nun'.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer and Noble Prize in Literature nominee, prolific across several genres and celebrated as the father of science fiction. Edgar Allen Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer and poet. Best known for his tales of mystery and macabre, his works span `The Raven', `The Murders in the Rue Morgue', and `The Purloined Letter'.Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-British author, regarded as a key literary figure between realism and literary modernism. His works span `The Portrait of a Lady', `The Ambassadors´, and `The Wings of Love'.Washington Irving (1783- 1859) was an American short-story writer and essayist. A prolific author, Irving wrote `The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent', `The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', and `Rip Van Winkle.'William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943) was an English author of short fiction and drama. He is best remembered for his horror story `The Monkey's Paw' and ghost stories `The Toll House' and `The Skipper's Wooing'.
What would you wish for if you could have anything? William Wymark Jacobs raises this age-old question when the White family stumble upon a monkey's paw with the power to grant wishes. When their wish for riches goes awry, they are forced to face the truth - that all actions have consequences, magically granted or not. Over time, Jacobs' novel has become a classic horror story, boasting an impressive amount of adaptions. Including an episode of `The X-Files', `The Simpsons', and `Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943) was an English author. Despite being famed for his quick-witted comedies, his most successful novel came from his experiments within the horror genre. His most notable works include `The Monkey's Paw', `The Toll House', and `Jerry Bundler'. Jacob's unique ability to couple the everyday with the unthinkable makes his works unmissable for fans of Stephen King, and all classic horror.