Top Classic Books — Horror

By Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William). "The King in Yellow" by Robert W. Chambers is a collection of short stories published in 1895. The book opens with supernatural horror tales connected by a forbidden play that drives readers to madnes... Subjects: Horror tales, American, Short stories, American, United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction. 93,459 downloads.

By Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft. "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a Gothic novel published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living creature... Subjects: Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction, Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction, Gothic fiction. 82,024 downloads.

By Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory). "The Monk: A Romance" by M. G. Lewis is a Gothic novel published in 1796. It follows Ambrosio, a virtuous monk who succumbs to forbidden desires when a mysterious figure infiltrates his monastery. His... Subjects: Gothic fiction, Horror tales, Madrid (Spain) -- Fiction. 81,058 downloads.

By Poe, Edgar Allan. "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of literary works, including short stories and essays, written during the early to mid-19th century. This volume contains a... Subjects: American fiction -- 19th century, Fantasy fiction, Horror tales, American. 73,908 downloads.

By Poe, Edgar Allan. "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of various literary works, likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume presents a comprehensive look at Poe’s contr... Subjects: American fiction -- 19th century, Fantasy fiction, Horror tales, American. 69,503 downloads.

By James, Henry. "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James is a gothic horror novella published in 1898. A young governess arrives at a remote country estate to care for two children, only to become convinced that supern... Subjects: Children -- Fiction, England -- Fiction, Ghost stories. 68,373 downloads.