At the Mountains of Madness (ePub)
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H. P. Lovecraft's 'At the Mountains of Madness' is a chilling tale that epitomizes the horror and weird fiction genres. Set in Antarctica, the story follows an expedition team that stumbles upon ancient alien ruins, leading to a terrifying encounter with...
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H. P. Lovecraft's 'At the Mountains of Madness' is a chilling tale that epitomizes the horror and weird fiction genres. Set in Antarctica, the story follows an expedition team that stumbles upon ancient alien ruins, leading to a terrifying encounter with otherworldly beings. Lovecraft's rich language and descriptive prose create an atmosphere of dread and mysteriousness, drawing readers into a world of cosmic horror. This novella showcases Lovecraft's unique narrative style and his thematic exploration of mankind's insignificance in the face of cosmic forces. 'At the Mountains of Madness' stands as a significant contribution to the Cthulhu Mythos, a literary universe created by Lovecraft. As a seminal work in the horror genre, the novella delves into themes of forbidden knowledge, the unknown, and the fragility of human sanity. H. P. Lovecraft's expertise in crafting atmospheric and unsettling tales shines through in this haunting and thought-provoking work.
Autoren-Porträt von H. P. Lovecraft
H. P. Lovecraft, born Howard Phillips Lovecraft on August 20, 1890, in Providence, Rhode Island, is an iconic figure in the world of supernatural fiction. His writing, particularly in the genre of weird fiction, straddles a masterful intersection of cosmic horror and science fiction that teases at humanity's insignificance in the face of incomprehensible forces within the universe. Lovecraft's unique literary style is characterized by its dense and archaic prose, bolstered by a pseudomythology known best as the 'Cthulhu Mythos'. A significant work in Lovecraft's oeuvre is 'At the Mountains of Madness', a chilling novella combining elements of Antarctic exploration with ancient alien lore, which embodies the author's thematic obsession with the unknown and the frailty of human sanity. Although largely unrecognized in his lifetime and living in poverty, Lovecraft's posthumous fame has grown over the decades, securing him a place as one of the most influential writers of 20th-century horror. His works continue to inspire countless writers and artists across different mediums, and his stories are omnipresent in popular culture, particularly within the realms of horror and science fiction.
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- Autor: H. P. Lovecraft
- 2022, 186 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547390909
- Erscheinungsdatum: 13.11.2022
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