The readers express their admiration for 'The Call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft, highlighting its effectiveness in setting the tone for Lovecraft's other works and immersing readers in a dark, mysterious world filled with cosmic horror. The book is introduces readers to the Cthulhu mythos and Lovecraft's unique writing style, which is described further described as dark, eventful, and engaging. The plot is said to revolve around detectives, adventurers, antiquarians, psychologists, and unspeakable horror, providing a perfect introduction to Lovecraft's themes.
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The story contains high levels of racist language and themes, depictions of madness, and existential dread.
From The Publisher:
The essential literary collection of H. P. Lovecraft's ten finest short stories, from the celebrated editor of the two-volume New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft.
Devoured by the Lovecraftian community and general readers alike, Leslie S. Klinger's best-selling New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft, Volumes I and II were hailed as classics of the genre. Now, Klinger returns with the ideal annotated primer not only for Lovecraft devotees eager for a more portable version, but also students, literature-lovers, and curious newcomers looking for a scare. In "Dagon," one of Lovecraft's earliest stories, the terrifying idea of an unknown being at the bottom of the ocean is introduced for the first time; in "The Call of Cthulhu," the horror spreads beyond the sea. The iconic "Rats in the Walls" relates a journey into the depths of a haunted house and mind, while "The Outsider," is a twisted tale that will make the reader question everything. A necessity for any library, The Call of Cthulhu and Other Stories is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to experience a master at the height of his craft.
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I had hoped that rereading this would make me have an idea of the Cthulhu but unfortunately not. I read it recently and tried to take my time on this short novela but the story is completely lost on me. It felt like it flew away from my memory the minute I put the ebook down. And I wasn't particular fascinated with the story while reading it either
Historia interesante, muy de aquella epoca, el horror y el miedo viniendo de parajes por explorar. Corta y recomendable.
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About the Author:
H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) is regarded as the most influential twentieth-century American author of weird fiction.
Leslie S. Klinger is the multi-award-winning author of The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, New Annotated Dracula, New Annotated Frankenstein, and The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft, Volumes I and II. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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