The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft
The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft
Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2011
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BetaThe Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft
Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2011811
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
New England • 1920s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft is a collection featuring stories that explore cosmic horror, forbidden knowledge, and the insignificance of humanity. Characters often face eldritch beings and unravel mysteries threatening their sanity. Notable stories include "The Call of Cthulhu," "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," and "The Dunwich Horror," each contributing to Lovecraft's influential mythos.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Fantastical
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The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft is lauded for its atmospheric and imaginative storytelling, bringing cosmic horror to vivid life. Fans praise its rich, intricate mythology and the profound sense of dread it evokes. Critics, however, note the occasional archaic language and repetitive themes. Despite this, Lovecraft's influence on the horror genre remains undeniable.
Who Should Read The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft?
Fans of cosmic horror and gothic tales, akin to readers of Dracula or Frankenstein, will relish The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft. Those intrigued by unknown terrors and mythos, like in The King in Yellow, will find Lovecraft's stories compelling and atmospheric.
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
New England • 1920s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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