Best Ghost and Horror Stories (Dover Horror Classics) [Paperback]

Bram Stoker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Horror Classics | Publication Date: November 2, 2011

Superb selection of 14 spine-tingling stories by author of Dracula. "The Squaw," "The Burial of the Rats," "The Crystal Cup," "The Chain of Destiny," "The Castle of the King," "The Dualists" (probably Stoker's most horrifying story), "A Dream of Red Hands" and 7 more. Called by Stephen King "absolutely champion short stories." Introduction by Richard Dalby.

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From Library Journal

The Dover volume collects 14 of Stoker's lesser-known horror stories such as "The Crystal Cup," "The Burial of the Rats," and "A Gipsey Prophecy." Though most of his other fiction has been overshadowed by Dracula, these offer some real chills and warrant reading. While editions of Dracula, which celebrated its centennial in 1997, are legion, Broadview's offers several extras, including a chronology of Stoker's life and appendixes on Transylvania, London, Mental Physiology, Reviews and Interviews, and more. That along with the full text make this one of the best editions available, especially at this remarkable price.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (November 2, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486297160
• ISBN-13: 978-0486297163
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful set of stories for the Stoker fan., April 16, 2003

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Earl P. Dean (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Ghost and Horror Stories (Dover Horror Classics) (Paperback)

At times the writing is sensual and evocative as one would expect from Stoker. The story themes range from legendry and quests to evils in both familial associations and on the dramatic stage. A range of stuff capitalizing on the eclectic knowledge of Bram Stoker. But what makes it a good buy? How is it especially useful? It would be indispensible for anyone needing an economical edition, as it contains The Crystal Cup, The Chain of Destiny, The Castle of the King, The Dualitists, and A Star Trap: five stories that appear in addition to some nine stories previously collected in editions of Dracula's Guest.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST GHOST AND HORROR STORIES BRAM STOKER, April 3, 2003

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LUKE FORSTER (HARTLEPOOL, NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND Great Britain) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best Ghost and Horror Stories (Dover Horror Classics) (Paperback)

THESE STORIES CONTAIN SUCH CHILLING, CREATIVE DEPTH. I DO BELIEVE STOKER WAS A GENIUS, NOT JUST ON THE BASIS OF DRACULA BUT ON WORK LIKE THE STORIES PRESENTED IN THIS BOOK. IT'S A PITY THAT HE PROBABLY DIDN'T REALISE THAT HE WAS THE BLUEPRINT FOR THE GREAT MASS MARKET HORROR WRITER, A SORT OF VICTORIAN STEPHEN KING. AN ASTOUNDING COLLECTION OF WORK, VERY CLEVER AND SOPHISTICATED 10 -10

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars sorry, April 8, 2003

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jan erik storebø (norway) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best Ghost and Horror Stories (Dover Horror Classics) (Paperback)

bram stoker is most famous for dracula. not hard to believe. some of the stories here have even a dull plot. but mostly the problem is that stoker dwells at completely irrelevant things, like melodramatic dialogues going on and on, the building of friendship, etc. he could have done better, he is a good enough writer. but he has a melodramatic string, which destroys. the judge's house is the only story really worth reading.