Anthology
Ghostly Tales from the Lost Summer of 1816 - Frankenstein, the Vampyre & Other Stories from the Villa Diodati
2019·214 pages
A chilling collection of horror tales from 1816, born from a stormy writing contest at Villa Diodati, including Mary Shelley's iconic Frankenstein.
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A chilling collection of horror tales from 1816, born from a stormy writing contest at Villa Diodati, including Mary Shelley's iconic Frankenstein.
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On a stormy summer in 1816, a group of pioneering writers gathered in a mansion on Lake Geneva and wrote some of English literature's most influential horror and ghost stories. This is a collection of their work. Featuring stories of mutilated monsters being brought to life and sinister vampires roaming among the circles of society's elite, this collection of dark tales from the infamous Lost Summer of 1816 has had a profound influence on the world of horror writing. Written over 200 years ago w...
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Romance & sex
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Minor romantic undertones; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent graphic horror; body mutilation and monstrous creations central to stories.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Minor references to religious themes in moral contexts.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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Moderate supernatural themes; vampires and unnatural beings central to some tales.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on humanity and morality.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of cruelty and suffering tied to monstrous acts and societal rejection.
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