Who are some well - known authors of gothic short stories?

Eudora Welty is an important name. She has written some great southern gothic short stories that capture the essence of the South, with its unique characters and settings. Truman Capote also dabbled in southern gothic. His works sometimes have that sense of the dark underbelly of southern society, along with his distinct writing style.

Well, Ambrose Bierce is a great author of gothic horror short stories. His stories often have a dark and cynical tone. H.P. Lovecraft is also notable. His works, although not strictly traditional gothic, have a lot of elements that blend well with gothic horror, such as the unknown and the cosmic horror. And of course, Mary Shelley, who wrote 'Frankenstein', which has elements of gothic horror in its exploration of the created monster and the moral and ethical implications.

William Faulkner is a major figure. His stories set in the south are filled with family dramas, secrets, and a sense of the macabre. Carson McCullers is also known for her southern gothic works. She had a unique way of exploring the isolation and the abnormal in southern settings. And then there's Shirley Jackson, although she's not strictly a southern writer, her works like 'The Lottery' have a lot of elements that can be related to southern gothic horror, such as the small - town secrets and the sense of impending doom.

Neil Gaiman is quite well - known. His stories often have elements of the gothic and the horror, like in 'Coraline' which has a very creepy other - world feel. Shirley Jackson is another. Her short story 'The Lottery' has a sense of underlying horror and a somewhat gothic atmosphere in its small - town setting.

Well, M.R. James is a well - known author in this area. His ghost stories often have a gothic feel and can be read by older children. Also, Joan Aiken wrote some gothic - inspired children's stories. Her work often features strange events and settings, and she creates a sense of unease and mystery in her stories, which are characteristic of the gothic genre.

Anne Rice is a well - known author in this genre. She's famous for her Vampire Chronicles series which blend elements of gothic horror with richly detailed characters and settings. Another one is Stephen King. While he writes in various genres, many of his works, such as 'Salem's Lot, have strong gothic elements, like the spooky small - town setting and the presence of the undead.

One well - known author is Marcus Clarke. His work often delved into the darker aspects of the Australian experience. Another is Shirley Jackson, although she's also associated with American Gothic but had an influence on Australian Gothic too. Also, Carmel Bird has made significant contributions to Australian Gothic fiction with her unique storytelling style.

Edgar Allan Poe is a very well - known author of short stories. His works like 'The Tell - Tale Heart' are famous for their dark and mysterious themes. Another is Anton Chekhov. His short stories often capture the essence of human nature in a very real and poignant way. For example, 'The Lady with the Dog' is a great piece.

Bram Stoker is a well - known author of the best gothic fiction. He wrote 'Dracula', which is extremely famous for its gothic elements. Mary Shelley is another one. Her 'Frankenstein' is a classic in gothic literature. Oscar Wilde also made a mark with 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.

There may have been many authors contributing to 1852 short stories, but without in - depth study, it's hard to point out the most well - known ones. It's possible that some authors who were part of literary circles or had a following in their local areas were making their mark in the world of short stories during that year. Maybe some were influenced by the major literary trends of the time and were able to incorporate those into their short story writing.