Harper Curated Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection - Böcker

"Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic." Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, a Gothic masterpiece of supernatural horror, is presented here in a striking deluxe collector's edition designed to be as unforgettable as the story itself.Whether chosen as a gift or for your own library, this remarkable volume includes:A foil-accented hardcover that gleams with Wildean eleganceDecorative interior pages with memorable quotes throughoutA curated design perfect for collectors and dark academia shelvesWhen the wealthy and beautiful Dorian Gray sees his portrait for the first time, he is seized with despair at the thought of losing his youth to time. In a reckless bargain, he pledges his soul so that the portrait will bear the marks of age and corruption while his own face remains flawless. As Dorian pursues a life of decadence and cruelty, the painting grows ever more monstrous--a haunting reminder of the cost of vanity and excess.First published in 1890 and as unsettling today as it was then, The Picture of Dorian Gray remains a brilliant meditation on beauty, morality, and the peril of unchecked desire.The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is part of the Gothic Chronicles Collection, which also includes Bram Stoker's Dracula, Dante's Inferno, and The Raven and Other Selected Works by Edgar Allan Poe.

Since its publication in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula has defined the modern vampire myth and terrified readers with its chilling tale of seduction, fear, and the supernatural. Now available in an exclusive deluxe edition, this timeless Gothic classic is presented with collector-worthy details, including:A foil-accented hardcover with a bold, atmospheric designDecorative interior pages featuring memorable pull quotes throughoutA curated design perfect for collectors and dark academia shelvesTold through journals, letters, newspaper clippings, and ships' logs, Dracula follows Jonathan Harker, a young lawyer who discovers that his mysterious client, Count Dracula, is an immortal vampire with sinister plans. As Dracula's dark influence spreads from Transylvania to England, Harker, his fiancée Mina Murray, and the formidable Professor Van Helsing are drawn into a desperate struggle to stop him.Exploring themes of forbidden desire, fear of the unknown, and the battle between good and evil, this edition of Dracula is perfect for horror fans, collectors, and readers of classic literature. A cornerstone of Gothic fiction, Stoker's masterpiece continues to haunt and fascinate more than a century after it was first published.Dracula by Bram Stoker is part of a four-volume collection that includes Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven and Other Selected Works, Dante's Inferno, and Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.