The Best of Halloween (Dracula, Frankenstein, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Phantom of the Opera, and 13 More Works of Vampires, Ghosts, and Classic Horror)

by Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, H. G. Wells, Maplewood Books (Editor)

Overview

What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than to read classic tales of ghosts, vampires, and hauntings? Here you will find familiar favorites like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Headless Horseman, along with some chilling classics like "The Monkey's Paw" and Poe's "The Raven." Ranging in length, style, and subject, these works provide a well-rounded Halloween diet, and a host of supplementals you're sure to enjoy.

Included in The Best of Halloween are:

• The complete text of sixteen horror classics, each elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your Nook reader.
• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the novels and stories in this collection.
• An individual, active Table of Contents for each book accessible from your device's "go to" feature.
• Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Text-to-Speech features.
• A low, can't-say-no price!

Sixteen Complete Works

Eight novels and eight shorts including:

Novels:
• Dracula
• Frankenstein
• The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• The Invisible Man
• The Phantom of the Opera
• The Canterville Ghost
• The Turn of the Screw
• The Island of Doctor Moreau

Short Stories:
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
• The Monkey's Paw
• The Yellow Wallpaper

Edgar Allen Poe:
• The Raven
• The Pit and the Pendulum
• The Black Cat
• The Tell-Tale Heart
• The Fall of the House of Usher


Additional Fan Resources

Also included are special features for any horror enthusiast, including:

• A comprehensive list of the many film and television adaptations of the works included in this collection.
• A Halloween Viewing Guide: a recommended viewing list of movies to get you in the mood for Halloween, including family favorites, classic movie monsters, and modern horror films.
• The History of Halloween: a fascinating look into the origins of the holiday, the varieties of modern traditions, and a look into how Halloween is celebrated around the world.
• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the books in this collection.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148732013
Publisher:	Maplewood Books
Publication date:	09/19/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	393,886
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Maplewood Books is an independent ebook publisher that specializes in the classics. We offer elegantly formatted collections of beloved favorites at a low, affordable price. Each collection includes a table of contents for both the larger set and each individual book, so that you are never more than two clicks away from any chapter. Sleek, inexpensive, and timeless—add a Maplewood to your collection today.