Classic horror

Novels that not only define horror but also explore deep psychological and existential themes, making them timeless reads that have left a lasting impact on the genre.

Updated October 21, 2024
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Frankenstein.
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
Paper Book
This series of beautifully packaged and affordably priced editions of classic works of literature from all over the world.encompasses a variety of periods, themes, and authors.
The fall of the house of Usher : and other tales.
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Paper Book
The celebrated master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe brought his nightmare visions to vivid dramatic life in his classic stories. Now this Signet Classic edition gathers together fourteen of his darkest and richest tales, including "The Pit and the Pendulum," an unforgettable reimagining of...
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. [graphic novel]
Kovacs, Karen E. 1961-
Paper Book
With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting...
The picture of Dorian Gray.
Trewin, Anna.
Paper Book
With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting...
Dracula. [online electronic book]
Stoker, Bram, 1847-1912
Ebook
Discover the book that inspired -- and terrified -- generations of readers, Bram Stoker's quintessential vampire novel.  The beloved novel was a bestseller in Britain when it was published in 1897 and has thrilled readers ever since. One of the most famous novels in the...
The turn of the screw : [online electronic book] and other short novels.
James, Henry, 1843-1916
Ebook
By turns chilling, funny, tragic, and profound, this collection of six Henry James short novels allows readers to experience the full range of his skills and vision. The title story, "The Turn of the Screw," is a chilling masterpiece of psychological terror that mixes the...
The haunting.
Jackson, Shirley.
Paper Book
The greatest haunted house story ever written--the inspiration for the hit Netflix horror series! One of The Atlantic's Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years First published in 1959, Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House has been...

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