{"product_id":"9781513211329","title":"Romantic and Horrific Stories","description":"Author: Bram Stoker\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781513211329\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Jan 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 320\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic and Horrific Stories\u003c\/i\u003e (2021) is a collection of short fiction by Bram Stoker. Although he is largely remembered as the author of \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e (1897), one of the greatest horror novels of all time, Stoker was a versatile writer whose gift for transmitting terror is matched by his ability to craft convincing and moving tales of love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"The Crystal Cup,\" first published in \u003ci\u003eLondon Society\u003c\/i\u003e in 1872, is the story of an artist who is forced to create a flawless crystal vase for the king. Having left his wife and home behind, he suffers under a series of constraints and grueling demands. \"The Chain of Destiny\" is a bestselling epistolary tale featuring hypnotism, magic, and supernatural elements that first appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Shamrock\u003c\/i\u003e in 1875. In Stoker's 1898 tale \"Bengal Roses,\" A teenager from the country falls for a beautiful young woman, but soon discovers she loves an older cavalry officer. First published in \u003ci\u003eLloyd's Weekly Newspaper\u003c\/i\u003e in 1899, \"A Yellow Duster\" is the story of two old men whose lifelong friendship is threatened by a mysterious secret. Curious about a dust rag found in his friend's display case, the story's protagonist asks the collector of rare and priceless objects why he has preserved something so seemingly worthless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther stories collected herein include \"Our New House,\" published in the \u003ci\u003eBoston Herald\u003c\/i\u003e in 1895, as well as \"The Burial of the Rats\" and \"A Dream of Red Hands,\" both of which appeared in \u003ci\u003eDracula's Guest and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e (1914). \u003ci\u003eRomantic and Horrific Stories\u003c\/i\u003e compiles a dozen works of short fiction by Bram Stoker, the secretive and vastly underrated creator of Dracula, one of history's greatest villains. This edition of Bram Stoker's \u003ci\u003eRomantic and Horrific Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830017052830,"sku":"ADS-9781513211329","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781513211329.jpg?v=1778558045","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781513211329","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}