H. P. Lovecraft, Roger Luckhurst (Editor)
The Classic Horror Stories (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198759492
- author:
- H. P. Lovecraft, Roger Luckhurst (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 2.5 x 13 cm
- Genre:
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories, H. P. Lovecraft, Roger Luckhurst,The Classic Horror Stories (Oxford World's Classics),OUP Oxford,0198759495,Horror & Ghost Stories,Horror,Science Fiction - Collections & Antholo
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This collection brings together nine of H.P. Lovecraft's most enduring tales, exploring the darker corners of human existence. Lovecraft's unique vision of humanity's fragility in the face of eldritch horrors has captivated readers for generations.
At the heart of this selection lies the "Cthulhu Mythos," a cycle of stories that delves into the mythology of the Old Ones, monstrous creatures that predate human life on earth. Lovecraft's writing style, characterized by ornate language and grotesque moments of revelation, sets him apart from other writers of his time.
A contextual introduction by Roger Luckhurst provides a fascinating insight into Lovecraft's life and work, shedding light on the remarkable philosophy that drove his writing. This collection is a must-have for anyone interested in the darker side of literature.
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