The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is a gothic novel from 1910. It has been adapted numerous times for the theater and film. The work is inspired by real events and combines elements of romance, horror, drama, mystery, and tragedy.
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15+
The Dunwich Horror
Wilbur Whateley is the monstrous son of a reclusive family in Dunwich, who holds part of the secret of the Necronomicon, the forbidden book. The secret must not be revealed to men, as the forces of evil persist and can be invoked.
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12+
The Sorrows of Young Werther
One of the most well-known works of German Romanticism. Explore the story of young Werther, whose love will lead him to reflect and commit unfortunate acts.
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15+
Metamorphosis
The Metamorphosis tells the story of Gregor Samsa, who is a businessman working to support his family, but one morning, upon waking up, he discovers that he has transformed into a giant insect, forcing him to no longer work due to his condition and the terror he provokes.
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12+
Faust: A Tragedy
Inspired by a medieval legend, this work tells the story of Faust, an old man who feels the need to make a drastic change in his life. To do so, he enters into a pact with Mephistopheles, to whom he trades his soul as currency.
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15+
The Sandman
The Sandman is the most famous story by E.T.A. Hoffmann and is considered among the texts of gothic horror. The book was published in 1817. It narrates the life of Nathanael, a student traumatized by the death of his father.
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15+
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
A play that tells the story of Faust, a theologian who decides to sell his soul to the demon Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge and power.
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15+
The Tragedy of King Lear
A tragedy that tells the story of the King of Great Britain, who decides to leave the fate of his kingdom in the hands of his daughters.
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15+
The Tempest
A play that tells the story of Prospero, the Duke of Milan, who through magic devises a plan for revenge.
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15+
The Odyssey
Tell us the return of Odysseus, the Greek hero (also called Ulysses) from the Trojan War, as he faces adventures with deities and mythological monsters.
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15+
The Merchant of Venice
A play that presents the story of Bassanio and Antonio. A loan of money will lead them to face various situations, where one of them will be forced to repay the debt with his own flesh.
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15+
The Iliad
A classic of Greek literature. It tells the story of the greatness of Achilles and the siege of the Achaeans against the city of Troy.
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15+