Andrew Barger
American author and anthologist noted for editing classic horror and Gothic short story collections and for writing contemporary fiction and literary studies; active in the 21st century.
Books
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1. Middle Unearthed
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2. Mesaerion
The Best Science Fiction Stories 1800-1849
A curated anthology of pioneering nineteenth-century tales from 1800–1849 that chart the emergence of science fiction, gathering stories of balloon voyages, mechanical beings, speculative experiments, futurist technologies, and apocalyptic portents, accompanied by commentary that situates each work in its historical context and highlights its influence on the genre’s evolution.
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3. Best Ghost Short Stories 1850 1899
A curated anthology of Victorian-era ghost tales from 1850 to 1899, gathering celebrated and overlooked stories alike and accompanying them with contextual introductions and notes that trace the genre’s evolution across the late nineteenth century. Emphasizing atmosphere, psychological unease, and spectral visitations, the collection blends chilling narratives with historical and biographical insights to showcase how ghost fiction matured during this period.
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4. The Best Ghost Stories 1800 1849
A Classic Ghost Anthology
A curated anthology of ghost tales written between 1800 and 1849, it gathers influential works from British and American writers to showcase the evolution of the genre from Gothic spectacle to psychological haunting. The selections feature revenants, haunted houses, and uncanny visitations that blend folklore, moral reckoning, and Romantic sensibilities. Editorial notes and an introduction provide historical context and trace how these early classics helped shape the modern ghost story.
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5. The Best Horror Short Stories 1800 1849
A Classic Horror Anthology
An anthology of landmark horror tales from 1800–1849 that curates influential short fiction from the era, charting the genre’s evolution from Gothic dread to psychological terror and early vampire lore. With an editorial introduction and historical notes, it illuminates enduring themes of madness, haunted spaces, moral transgression, and the uncanny, offering a concise portrait of the roots of modern horror.
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