pRituals, death, the supernatural, the contrast of light and dark, man overreaching to disaster, things that lurk, unsettling nightmares and brooding landscapes, dark castles and ancient lore. Dark dreams made real. These are the creative maelstrom of gothic writing, and this collection brings together a representative sample of the best, from the finest early gothic writers.ppbrppIn this volume ppbrpp- emThe Fall of the House of Usherem, by Edgar Allan Poe. A dark story of madness, isolation and the supernatural. The eponymous house is falling apart, and with it, its occupant, Roderick Usher. This is one of Poe's most famous stories, hailed as a masterpiece of gothic horror.ppbrpp- The emTurn of the Screwem, by Henry James. This is his most celebrated gothic ghost story. James wasn't exclusively a gothic writer but The emTurn of the Screwem is unashamedly in the gothic tradition. Like the best gothic literature it's unsettling and unexplained, leaving a satisfying chill and a racing h