H. Warner Munn Book order (chronological)

Mistero, terrore, manifestazioni del soprannaturale in sette classici della letteratura horror. Questa antologia non trascura nessuna delle maggiori figure dell'immaginario orrorifico: dal Dracula di Bram Stoker, al Golem di Meyrink, dal Dr. Jekyll di Stevenson al Signore del Male di Warner Munn, dal Vathek di Beckford, agli Esseri dell'Abisso di Hodgson e ai Grandi Antichi di Lovecraft. - Vathek di William Beckford (1784) - Il Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde di Robert Louis Stevenson (1885) - Dracula di Bram Stoker (1897) - La Casa sull'Abisso di William Hope Hodgson (1908) - Il Golem di Gustav Meyrink (1913) - Stirpe di Lupo di Harold Warner Munn (1930) - Le Montagne della Follia di Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1936)

Originally published in 1974 by Ballantine, this epic saga quickly captivated both fantasy enthusiasts and critics. Spanning history from the fall of Atlantis to Joan of Arc, it intertwines Arthurian legends with the Mesoamerican god Quetzalcoatl, as well as the tales of Roland, Prester John, and Kublai Khan. At its core, it tells the powerful love story of Gwalchmai and Corenice, whose spirits are separated and reunited across centuries. Critics have praised the work for its imaginative depth, with one noting it as a synthesis of myth and history that highlights the enduring qualities of the human spirit. The narrative begins with the spirit of a sorceress from Atlantis inhabiting a Viking maid's body to free Gwalchmai from his centuries-long slumber in an iceberg. This sets the stage for a rich tapestry of shamans, witches, and supernatural forces, all serving as a backdrop to a timeless love story that spans continents. Joan of Arc represents just one of many historical figures woven into this grand narrative, which encompasses the Crusades and much more. The ambition and emotional strength of this tale make it a remarkable achievement in the realm of fantasy literature, showcasing a gripping human drama against a vast and imaginative landscape.

Across the Seas of Darkness Camelot was gone and Arthur lay in the sleep of the forever undead. Only a small band of loyal men were left, guided now by the magical wisdom of Merlin. United, they braved uncharted seas toward the mysterious Lands of the West. With them they carried the Thirteen Magic Treasures of Britain and the power of Merlin's Ring. Ahead of them lay unknown lands that offered lush wonders and ecstasies beyond their dreams and savage creatures that drove them into horrors beyond any nightmare. For Ventidius Varro, a Roman centurion who had given his service to Arthur, this was to be an odyssey of soul-stirring glory and heartbreaking discovery...an odyssey that would bring him the love of a beautiful woman and take away from him his son Gwalchmai. And before Gwalchmai, godson of Merlin, lay an even darker and more mysterious quest. Cover Illustration: Darrell Sweet