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The Cthulhu Stories of Robert E. Howard

The Cthulhu Stories of Robert E. Howard

Cosmic HorrorDark Fantasy
Pages
422
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection gathers Robert E. Howard's contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos, a shared universe of cosmic horror. Readers will encounter tales of ancient, malevolent entities and the fragile sanity of those who confront them. The stories explore themes of humanity's insignificance in a vast, uncaring cosmos, blending dark fantasy with existential dread.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkAtmosphericMysterious

Genres

Cosmic Horror Dark Fantasy Horror Body Horror Gothic

Authors

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C. L. Moore

C. L. Moore is the author behind the classic sword and sorcery collection, Swords Against Darkness. If you enjoy tales of adventure and magic, you'll want to check out their work.

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H.P. Lovecraft

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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M. Scott Lee

M. Scott Lee is a name to know for fans of cosmic horror and weird fiction. He is the editor behind The Cthulhu Stories of Robert E. Howard, a definitive collection exploring Howard's contributions to the mythos.

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Paul Di Filippo

Paul Di Filippo writes imaginative fantasy, often with a unique twist. Readers enjoy his collections like "Clockwork Fairy Tales" and "The Wildside Book of Fantasy: 20 Great Tales of Fantasy.

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Robert E. Howard

Robert E. Howard is the mind behind the dark and thrilling tales of Solomon Kane. His work often explores themes of adventure and the supernatural. You'll find his stories in collections like The Savage Tales of Solomon Kane.