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...
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward
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Young Charles Dexter Ward becomes obsessed with his ancestor, a notorious sorcerer. His research leads him down a dark path, delving into forbidden magic and necromancy. As he attempts to resurrect his ancestor, he uncovers a horrifying truth that threatens to consume him and everyone around him.
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The Case of Charles Dexter WardPaperback, 1969
146 pages
PantherLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97805860262675 editions available
