The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite is an enthralling anthology that captures the timeless allure of Indian folklore through its rich tapestry of narrative styles and enchanting themes. This collection is steeped in the vibrant tradition of oral storytelling, highlighting its enduring cultural significance. Each tale is a unique fusion of fantastical elements and moral inquiries, weaving together the cultural fabric of ancient and medieval India. The anthology stand...

This collection celebrates the macabre classics, the original vampire stories which have awaken the world's neverdying obsession with the mysterious creatures of the night. The edition includes: The Vampyre (John William Polidori) - this is widely considered the first modern vampire story, establishing key characteristics of the vampire as a suave, aristocratic figure, thus paving the way for future depictions. Carmilla (Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) – this classic macabre story blends horror w...

This edition honors the greatest classics of the vampire literature, the original horror books that ignited the world's unending fascination with these mythical creatures of the night. This special edition includes: "Dracula" by Bram Stoker - Bram Stoker's seminal work, crystallizes the vampire as a major figure in horror literature, introducing themes of blood, power, immortality and sexuality as well as the contrast between modernity and ancient evils. "The Lady of the Shroud" by Bram St...

Dive into the chilling and imaginative world of 'The Beasts of Nightmares: 40 Monster Books,' a collection that brings together some of the most spine-tingling tales from the masters of horror and gothic literature. This anthology encapsulates a rich tapestry of monstrous creations, exploring the darkest recesses of the human psyche, the uncanny, and the supernatural. With stories ranging from grotesque creatures that lurk in the shadows to psychological terrors that challenge the boundari...

The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels is a masterful anthology that encompasses a broad spectrum of gothic horror, supernatural thrillers, and classic tales of terror. This carefully curated collection captures the essence of horror literature from the 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing a diversity of styles and thematic explorations. With standout pieces that encapsulate the macabre atmosphere and psychological depth of horror, this anthology offers readers an unparallele...

"Penny Dreadfuls" were a type of British publication in the 19th century that featured lurid serial stories appearing in parts over a number of weeks, each part costing one penny. The term, however, soon came to encompass a variety of publications that featured cheap sensational fiction. The penny dreadfuls were printed on cheap pulp paper and were aimed at young working class males. Two of the most famous were "Varney the Vampire" (which popularized vampires) and "The String of Pearls" (S...

Kojiki ("Record of Ancient Matters") is the oldest extant chronicle in Japan, dating from the early 8th century (711-2) and composed by O no Yasumaro at the request of Empress Gemmei. The Kojiki is a collection of myths concerning the origin of the four home islands of Japan, and the Kami. Along with the Nihon Shoki, the myths contained in the Kojiki are part of the inspiration behind Shinto practices and myths.O no Yasumaro (died August 15, 723) was a Japanese nobleman, bureaucrat...

Classic Horror Collection. Incl. Dracula, Present at a Hanging, Tales of Terror and Mystery, The Phantom of the Opera, The Cask of Amontillado, Varney the Vampire, Frankenstein, The Raven & MORE. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Jane Austen: Northanger AbbeyAmbrose Bierce: The Parenticide Club Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost StoriesAlgernon Blackwood: The Garden of SurvivalCharles Brockden Brown: Arthur Mervyn or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker Wieland or, The T...

Get ready for the new Showtime series 'Penny Dreadful' with these three Penny Dreadful classics remastered for eReaders: 'Wagner The Wehr-Wolf,' 'Varney The Vampire' and 'The Mysteries of London.''Wagner the Wehr-Wolf'Published in 1847, 'Wagner' is one of the first werewolf novels in English Literature. It is set in the sixteenth century and begins with a recently abandoned old man waiting in vain for his granddaughter to return and care for him as a storm rages in the anci...

The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. 4 VEDAS: The Rigveda The Yajurveda The Samaveda The Atharvaveda

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names The Damned Thing [Ambrose Bierce] A Prisoner in Fairyland, The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories, The Willows [Algernon Blackwood] Wieland: or, The Transformation [Charles Brockden Brown] The Keeper of Cademuir, No-man's-land, The Grove of Ashtaroth, The Watcher by the Threshold [John Buchan] The King in Yellow [Robert William Chambers] The Signal-Man [Charles Dickens] Trilby [George du Maurier] The Lost...

I Laud Agni, the chosen Priest, God, minister of sacrifice, The hotar, lavishest of wealth. 2 Worthy is Agni to be praised by living as by ancient seers. He shall bring hitherward the Gods. 3 Through Agni man obtaineth wealth, yea, plenty waxing day by day, Most rich in heroes, glorious. 4 Agni, the perfect sacrifice which thou encompassest about Verily goeth to the Gods. 5 May Agni, sapient-minded Priest, truthful, most gloriously great, The God, come hither with the Gods. 6 Whatever bles...