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Dark Descent (Hardcover)

by Tor Books (Author)

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Hardcover: 1011 pages
Publisher: Tor Books (Oct 15 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312930356
ISBN-13: 978-0312930356
Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.5 x 5.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 1.5 Kg

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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If you could have only one anthology of dark stories, this would be the one to have. Having observed that "fans of horror fiction most often restrict their reading to books and stories given a horror category label, thus missing some of the finest pleasures in that fictional mode," David G. Hartwell assembles here 56 important tales within an insightful critical framework; his purpose is to "clear the air and broaden future considerations of horror." Several well-known classics are included, but there are also dozens of lesser-known horror tales, including many by science fiction and literary writers. Get one copy for yourself. Get another for that friend or relative who doesn't understand why you like to read horror. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This highly acclaimed anthology traces the evolution of horror, from Nathaniel Hawthorn and Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King. Adopted by colleges across the country to be used in literature courses, The Dark Descent showcases some of the finest horror fiction ever written. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best, Nov 14 2001

By	Dennis L. Hughes "Windows Programmer/Architect" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dark Descent (Paperback)

The best one-volume collection of horror stories I've ever read, and I've read a few.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent textbook!, Jul 24 2001

By	JR Pinto (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Descent (Paperback)

This HUGE book is an excellent comprehensive survey of some of the landmark horror stories of the past couple hundred years. Most of the important authors are here. Poe, Lovecraft, Matheson, Jackson, Bloch, Ellison, King, Barker, etc. It'll be tough to read the whole thing cover-to-cover, but it's very good to have.

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5.0 out of 5 stars There are 2 anthologies every horror fan should own, Nov 3 2000

By	Chris McClinch (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews

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One is Great Tales of Terror and the Supernatural, edited by Cerf and Wagner. The other is The Dark Descent. From Poe and J. Sheridan LeFanu to Stephen King and Shirley Jackson, this anthology covers the horror tradition like few others. The selections in The Dark Descent are a bit more in-your-face than the ones in Cerf and Wagner's elegant anthology--an attribute fans of late twentieth century horror will surely appreciate. At the same time, though, Hartwell has certainly not avoided the classic chillers. Even better, Hartwell has chosen to include some lesser-known tales by some heavy hitters within the genre--so while you won't see Jackson's "The Lottery," you will find two tales by her that you likely haven't read a dozen times before: tales that will hit you with the same force "The Lottery" did the first time you read it. Also not to be missed is Hartwell's introduction, which does a nice job of laying down a critical framework within which to read horror. It doesn't take the place of Danse Macabre or Dreadful Pleasures, but it's a nicely written piece that seems aimed toward readers who wouldn't otherwise read literary criticism.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Certainly the finest horror anthology available
This sprawling collection will keep the fan of weird fiction (and just plain good fiction) happy and spooked for a long time. Read more

Published on Oct 14 2000 by Erik K

5.0 out of 5 stars This one has it all! A great resource...
The Dark Descent is an anthology of short horror fiction, that spans the full range of the genre from the extremely overt to the quietly subtle. Read more

Published on Oct 5 2000 by vintage_girl

5.0 out of 5 stars this book made me a horror fan
The stories included in the collection are excellent, and there are enough of them to keep you reading for a long time

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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential collection and analysis of horror fiction.
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