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Classic Werewolf Collection
Guy De Maupassant, Alexandre Dumas, Frederick Marryat, Frank Powell, Marie de France, Sabine Baring-Gould, Catherine Cro
- Saga Egmont
- Books to Read Before You Die
- 1 Octobre 2024
- 9788728578551
Deep dive into this `Classic Werewolf Collection' from the very best fantasy, adventure, and literary fiction writers. From the creator of `The Three Musketeers', Alexandre Dumas, to Frank Powell, author of the first pioneering science-fiction novel about lost worlds and the mastermind of the short story himself, Guy de Maupassant, this unmissable collection paints a dark and dramatic anthology of twilight's most frightening foe. You'll encounter the poetic prose of Marie de France, an intoxicating tale from Sabine-Baring-Gold and the heartbreakingly unjust curses of Frederick Marryat. But beware, when the full moon shakes off its spooky shadow, you'll be howling for mercy when the wolves awaken...This `Classic WereWolf Collection' is ideal for fans of Netflix's `Werewolves Within' and Disney's `Werewolf by Night'.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1879) was a widely celebrated French author, member of the Académie Française, recipient of the Legion of Honour, and famous for `The Three Musketeers'. A British actress and author, Florence Marryat's (1833-1899) work spans `Love's Conflict', `Her Father's Name', `There is No Death', and `The Blood of the Vampire'.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a French author and representative of the literary movement `Naturalism'. His first published story, `Boule de Suif', remains his most celebrated work today. Frank Powell (1845-1906) was an American author, celebrated for his widely successful science-fiction novel `The Wolf-Men'. Marie de France (1160-1215) is the earliest known French female poet, famous for her 12 poems known as `lais'. Catherine Crow (1803-1876) was an English novelist, children's writer, and playwright. Crow was the first female author of werewolf fiction, producing the works `A Story of a Weir-Wolf' and `The Night-Side of Nature'. Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was an Anglican priest and writer, heavily influenced by the gothic and fantasy genre.