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In the degenerate, unliked backwater of Dunwich, Wilbur Whately, a most unusual child, is born. Of unnatural parentage, he grows at an uncanny pace to an unsettling height, but the boy''s arrival simply precedes that of a true horror: one of the Old Ones, that forces the people of the town to hole up by night. En la degenerada y apartada comunidad de Dunwich, nace Wilbur Whateley, un niño de lo mas extraordinario. De ascendencia sobrenatural, crece a un ritmo vertiginoso hasta alcanzar una altura inquietante, pero la llegada del chico solo es el prologo del verdadero horror: uno de los Primigenios, que amenazara no solo el descanso nocturno de los habitantes del pueblo...

Written between the years 1917 and 1935, this collection features Lovecrafts trademark fantastical creatures and supernatural thrills, as well as many horrific and cautionary science-fiction themes, that have influenced some of todays writers and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, F. Paul Wilson, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman. Included in this volume are "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward", "The Call of Cthulhu,""The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath,""At the Mountains of Madness,""The Shadow Over Innsmouth,""The Colour Out of Space,""The Dunwich Horror," and many more hair-raising tales.

Ed. Juan Antonio Molina Foix. El horror sobrenatural en la literatura (1927) va más allá de una confesión muy personal acerca de los libros que más influyeron en HPL, y constituye posiblemente el estudio sobre el genero fantastico mas completo y valioso escrito hasta la fecha. Tras unos capitulos iniciales dedicados a la ficcion sobrenatural en la antiguedad y a la novela gotica en el Reino Unido y el resto de Europa, llegamos al capitulo VII, dedicado por completo a Poe, culminacion del movimiento gotico y a la vez iniciador de una tradicion completamente nueva. Repasa a continuacion la tradicion fantastica en Estados Unidos (Hawthorne, Irving, Bierce...) y en las Islas Britanicas (Stoker, Benson, Hodgson...), para llegar finalmente a los maestros modernos (Machen, Blackwood, Lord Dunsany, M.R. James...) Como complemento a esta edicion, ampliamente anotada por J.A. Molina Foix, se han incluido nueve apendices intimamente relacionados con ella, y en su gran mayoria ineditos, entre los que cabe destacar una extensa bibliografia de todos los titulos y autores citados, listas de relatos favoritos de Lovecraft, ideas, imagenes y citas para su posible uso en relatos futuros, o notas autobiograficas.

Aquest recull, concebut com unes succintes "obres escollides", permet un coneixement global de l'obra del millor Lovecraft. "La crida de Cthulhu" és una obra mestra de la narrativa en llengua anglesa, i la resta dels relats que integren el volum combinen a la perfeccio la qualitat literaria i la riquesa imaginativa de l'autor mes important en l'ambit del que ell anomenava "l'horror sobrenatural".La seleccio, que abasta la maduresa literaria de Lovecraft, cobreix tots els motius centrals de la seva narrativa: la involucio humana cap a la bestialitat, la presencia amagada, en el mon quotidia, de cultes i d'essers impensables, les fantasies sepulcrals entorn de supervivencies abominables, les civilitzacions prehumanes, els horrors extraterrestres, i les originals revisitacions lovecraftianes dels temes tradicionals de la fantasmagoria o el vampirisme.En el proleg, el preparador de l'edicio posa de relleu la visio suplicial de la sexualitat que vertebra l'horror lovecraftia.

¿Y si la humanidad fuese una mota insignificante en la vastedad de un cosmos mecánico y materialista, totalmente indiferente hacia ella, y poblado de deidades monstruosas? ¿Y si la capacidad del ser humano para saber si existe un sentido o propósito en la acción de los seres cósmicos fuese equivalente a la de una ameba para entender los motivos del comportamiento humano? ¿Y si todos estuviésemos ya condenados por un destino tan caprichoso como el que condena a un prodigioso hormiguero a desaparecer bajo la suela de un zapato en un parque? Inquietudes como éstas son las que dieron lugar a los turbadores relatos con los que H. P. Lovecraft renovó el género del terror. Ya no estamos ante un universo de horrores etéreos, sino ante un terror palpable que se materializa en criaturas monstruosas y entes alienígenas, seres primigenios provenientes de las estrellas o de oscuros rincones de la Tierra, y que acechan nuestro mundo desde antes incluso del inicio de los tiempos.

Entre 1921 y 1933, Lovecraft creó la saga más célebre de la literatura fantástica, Los mitos de Cthulhu, que han dado lugar también a uno de los juegos de rol de mayor éxito. Se recogen aquí cuatro de las historias que componen aquel fascinante ciclo sobre una raza arcaica a la espera del momento de recuperar su antiguo dominio.

In "The Dunwich Horror," H. P. Lovecraft weaves a haunting tale that exemplifies his mastery of cosmic horror and the uncanny. Set in the fictional New England town of Dunwich, the narrative explores themes of forbidden knowledge and the boundaries of human comprehension. Lovecrafts rich, atmospheric prose creates a sense of dread, immersing readers in a world where ancient secrets and monstrous entities lurk behind the veneer of rural normalcy. The storys intricate blend of local folklore and eldritch science fiction showcases Lovecrafts unique style, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and an unsettling ambivalence towards the unknown. H. P. Lovecraft, a pivotal figure in 20th-century horror literature, draws upon his experiences in a rapidly changing world. His fascination with antiquarian literature, combined with a sense of existential dread stemming from the uncertainties of modernity, informs the chilling narrative of "The Dunwich Horror." Lovecrafts own encounters with isolation and his preoccupation with the cosmos shape the existential fears that permeate his work, providing a rich background to understand this harrowing story. For readers yearning for an exploration of the supernatural that transcends mere thrills, "The Dunwich Horror" is a seminal text that will captivate and unsettle. Lovecrafts ability to evoke terror not from bloodshed but from the incomprehensible horrors of the universe makes this novella essential reading for aficionados of the genre and newcomers alike. Delve into this nightmarish vision, where the unthinkable lurks just beyond our understanding.

In "The Greatest Works," H. P. Lovecraft compiles his most influential tales, which epitomize the genre of weird fiction. With a mastery of atmosphere and an intricately woven narrative style, this collection draws readers into a cosmos teeming with existential dread and unfathomable entities. Lovecrafts distinctive use of language and his cultivation of a sense of cosmic horror emerge vividly in tales like "The Call of Cthulhu" and "At the Mountains of Madness," where the boundaries of reality blur, invoking the themes of knowledge, madness, and the insignificance of humanity in the face of an indifferent universe. The book not only encapsulates Lovecrafts literary precursors, such as Edgar Allan Poe, but also set the stage for subsequent horror writers who sought to disrupt conventional genres. H. P. Lovecrafts unique worldview was shaped by his early exposure to classical literature, science, and his own fraught personal experiences. Growing up in a society grappling with rapid change during the early 20th century, Lovecrafts works reflect a deep paranoia and an exploration of humanitys fragile grasp on reason amidst chaos. This combination of intellect and life experience is crucial in understanding the thematic depth of his narratives. For readers seeking to delve into the unsettling realms of cosmic horror, "The Greatest Works" is an essential addition to any literary collection. Lovecrafts blend of philosophy and fiction not only challenges the boundaries of horror but also invites readers to confront their own perceptions of reality. Engage with this extraordinary compendium, and unearth the profound questions that linger long after the last page is turned.

In H.P. Lovecrafts, "The Dunwich Horror", we are told the story of Wilbur Whateley, the son of a deformed albino mother and an unknown father (alluded to in passing by the mad Old Whateley as "Yog-Sothoth"), and the strange events surrounding his birth and precocious development. Wilbur matures at an abnormal rate, reaching manhood within a decade. All the while, his sorcerer grandfather indoctrinates him into certain dark rituals and the study of witchcraft.

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The story details the events of a disastrous expedition to Antarctica in September 1930, and what is found there by a group of explorers led by the narrator, Dr. William Dyer of Miskatonic University. Throughout the story, Dyer details a series of previously untold events in the hope of deterring another group of explorers who wish to return to the continent. These events include the discovery of an ancient civilization older than the human race, and realization of Earths past told through various sculptures and murals. At the Mountains of Madness is one of the master-pieces by H. P. Lovecraft.

Fiction, Poetry, Essays and Letters from the Master of the Macabre, H.P. LovecraftRead the complete collection of writings from H.P. Lovecraft. This edition includes a fully linked table of contents so you can find your favorites easily and return to Lovecrafts work again and again. The following stories (plus poems, letters and essays!) are included in this massive ebook: The Alchemist At the Mountains of Madness Azathoth The Battle that Ended the Century The Beast in the Cave Beyond the Wall of Sleep The Book The Call of Cthulhu The Case of Charles Dexter Ward The Cats of Ulthar Celephais The Challenge from Beyond Collapsing CosmosesThe Colour out of Space Cool Air The Crawling Chaos The Curse of Yig Dagon The Descendant The Diary of Alonzo Typer The Disinterment The Doom That Came to Sarnath The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath The Dreams in the Witch House The Dunwich Horror The Electric Executioner The Evil Clergyman Ex Oblivione Facts concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family The Festival From Beyond The Green Meadow The Haunter of the Dark HeHerbert WestReanimator History of the Necronomicon The Hoard of the Wizard-Beast The Horror at Martins Beach The Horror at Red Hook The Horror in the Burying-Ground The Horror in the Museum The Hound Hypnos Ibid In the Vault In the Walls of Eryx The Last Test The Little Glass Bottle The Lurking Fear The Man of Stone Medusas Coil Memory The Moon-Bog The Mound The Music of Erich Zann The Mysterious Ship The Mystery of the Grave-Yard The Nameless City The Night Ocean Nyarlathotep Old Bugs The Other Gods Out of the Aeons The Outsider Pickmans Model The Picture in the House Poetry and the Gods Polaris The Quest of Iranon The Rats in the Walls A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson The Secret Cave or John Lees Adventure The Shadow out of Time The Shadow over Innsmouth Discarded Draft of The Shadow over Innsmouth ....

When strange things are reported to be floating in rivers in rural Vermont after a flood, old myths about hill-dwelling monsters who abduct humans resurface in subsequent debates, much to the annoyance of local academic Albert N. Wilmarth. However, when he starts receiving letters from a man named Henry Wentworth Akeley about the supposed presence near his farmhouse of an extraterrestrial race worshipping ancient cosmic deities, Wilmarth finds himself drawn into an astonishing correspondence that leads to a harrowing discovery.

Uno de los títulos más representativos de la vasta producción del denominado“Maestro del terror cósmico”, el estadounidense Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937). Nadie como él ha mezclado los relato

'The thing came abruptly and unannounced; a demon, rat-like, scurrying from pits remote and unimaginable, a hellish panting and stifled grunting, and then from that opening beneath the chimney a burst of multitudinous and leprous life - a loathsome night-spawned flood of organic corruption more devastatingly hideous than the blackest conjurations of mortal madness and morbidity.' Only the expansive imagination of H.P. Lovecraft could conceive the delicious and spine-tingling horrors you will find within the pages of this unique collection. In addition to such classics as The Picture in the House, The Music of Erich Zann and The Rats in the Walls, this volume contains some fascinating rarities: examples of Lovecraft's earliest weird fiction and material unpublished during his lifetime. H.P. Lovecraft's creation of the Cthulhu Mythos has influenced many modern authors, and still remains at the forefront of supernatural literature.

Respected horror anthologist Stephen Jones edits this collection of 17 stories inspired by the 20th century's master of horror, H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," in which a young man goes to an isolated, desolate fishing village in Massachusetts, and finds that the entire village has interbred with strange creatures that live beneath the sea, and worship ancient gods.

"HP Lovecraft. El extraño (1921) narra la historia de un hombre que se ha criado en un caserón, totalmente alejado del mundo y del resto de los seres humanos, cuya existencia conoce sólo a través del conocimiento que ha adquirido de los libros presentes en el lugar. Despues de reflexionar y harto de la soledad y los recuerdos decide escapar de todo aquello y se fuga de aquel encierro. Luego de deambular por una serie de lugares totalmente desconocidos para el, el misterioso extraño llega a un lugar en el cual descubre una importante y tetrica revelacion sobre su verdadera existencia.Bram Stoker. La casa del juez (1911), un estudiante aferrado a su racionalidad, se niega a creer en la leyenda negra que rodea a una casa de campo a la que recientemente se ha trasladado. Pero presencia varios sucesos inquietantes y debe aceptar que la casa esta maldita.La casa del juez es uno de los relatos de fantasmas mas impresionantes del periodo victoriano, y uno de los menos conocidos dentro de la obra de Bram Stoker. Tal vez opacado por su obra cumbre, Dracula. Sin embargo, La casa del juez, es una historia realmente escalofriante y un gran exponente del genero de terror.Horacio Quiroga. El almohadon de plumas (1917), una joven mujer cae enferma en la cama a causa de una anemia que empeora dia a dia. Esta anemia es causada por algo verdaderamente sorprendente que se alimenta de la sangre de la cabeza de la joven hasta que le ocasiona la muerte.Lugones fue y sigue siendo el maximo escritor argentino. Asi lo considera Borges en la obra que le dedica. El hombre muerto (1907), relato unido por un casual e inquietante acercamiento a la muerte, y al miedo ante lo desconocido."

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