Discover 'The Black Spider,' a chilling 1842 gothic novella by Swiss author Jeremias Gotthelf. This classic tale weaves a dark narrative around a curse, a pact with the devil, and a horrifying plague of black spiders that terrorizes a remote Swiss village, exploring themes of sin and redemption through a lens of unsettling folklore.
Immerse yourself in two of Henry James's most captivating psychological novellas with this Barnes & Noble Classics Series edition. Featuring the chilling ghost story 'The Turn of the Screw' and the intriguing 'The Aspern Papers,' alongside two other compelling narratives, this collection showcases James's mastery of suspense, moral ambiguity, and deep character study, making it essential for lovers of classic gothic fiction and literary masterpieces.