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Book cover of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories

The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories

1999368 pagesPenguin Books

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Explore the chilling visions of H.P. Lovecraft, a master of cosmic horror who redefined the genre. This collection features tales of madness, grotesque experiments, and the terrifying realization of humanity's insignificance in a vast, uncaring universe. Discover the evolution of Lovecraft's unique style, from early nightmares to overwhelming cosmic dread.

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Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Lovecraft spent most of his life in New England. After his father's institutionalization in 1893, he lived affluently until his family's wealth dissipated after the death of his grandfather. He then lived with his mother, in reduced financial security, until her institutionalization in 1919. He began to write essays for the United Amateur Press Association, and in 1913 wrote a critical letter to a pulp magazine that ultimately led to his involvement in pulp fi...

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Herbert WestProtagonist

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Book cover of The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories (Penguin Orange Collection)
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