The Outsider And Others
The Outsider And Others
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Novel • Fiction
1939
Adult
13+ years
Super Short Summary
The Outsider and Others is a collection of short stories by H.P. Lovecraft, published in 1939. It includes tales exploring cosmic horror, forbidden knowledge, and eerie atmospheres. Notable stories include "The Call of Cthulhu," "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," and "The Dunwich Horror." These works emphasize the insignificance of humans in an uncaring universe.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Contemplative
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The Outsider and Others by H.P. Lovecraft is praised for its atmospheric tension and innovative contributions to the horror genre, particularly the Cthulhu Mythos. However, some critique its dense prose and lack of character development. Despite these shortcomings, it remains a seminal work that influences modern horror writers.
Who Should Read The Outsider And Others?
Fans of The Outsider and Others by H.P. Lovecraft enjoy cosmic horror and eerie atmospheres. They appreciate intricate mythologies like in Algernon Blackwood's The Wendigo and horror classics like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. They relish the blend of science fiction and supernatural dread characteristic of Lovecraft's style.
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The Outsider and Others was the first collection of H.P. Lovecraft's works to be published, released by Arkham House in 1939 in an edition of 1,200 copies.
This book marked the first time Lovecraft's works had been published in hardcover, helping to establish his reputation as an important author in supernatural fiction.
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The cover art for The Outsider and Others was created by the artist Virgil Finlay, known for his detailed and imaginative illustrations in pulp magazines.
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Novel • Fiction
1939
Adult
13+ years
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