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Word Cloud Classics: Horror Collection
Series: Word Cloud Classics
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Dive into these six volumes of classic stories from the masters of the dark and macabre...if you dare. This collection of dark and haunting stories is an essential addition to the bookshelf of anyone who enjoys classic literature and tales of horror. The six volumes in...
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Dive into these six volumes of classic stories from the masters of the dark and macabre...if you dare.
This collection of dark and haunting stories is an essential addition to the bookshelf of anyone who enjoys classic literature and tales of horror. The six volumes in this boxed set include short stories from esteemed authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith Wharton, and H. P. Lovecraft; macabre works by Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving; the novels Dracula and Frankenstein; and more than 100 memorable fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm.
Whether you're in need of a few stories to tell around the campfire or a longer read at home on a cold winter’s night, you'll find what you need in this specially designed Word Cloud collection. Full-colour illustrations sprayed on the edges and a heat-burnished montage across all six spines make this a compelling addition to your bookshelf.
This set includes the following titles:
- Classic Horror Tales (selected short stories)
- Dracula, by Bram Stoker
- The Brothers Grimm: 101 Fairy Tales
- Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe
- Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories, by Washington Irving
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781667210902
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 September 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Canterbury Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 150.0mm
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 3236g
Pages: 2256
About the Author
Canterbury Classics is an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC, the largest full-service book distributor to non-trade booksellers in North America. Canterbury Classics publishes classic works of literature in fresh, modern formats. From elegant leather-bound editions to whimsical pop-up books to the best-selling Word Cloud Classics series and more, our extensive collection is sure to captivate and inspire readers and brighten bookshelves.
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