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Supernatural Horror in Literature

Name: Supernatural Horror in Literature
ISBN: 9782387173683

H. P. Lovecraft's Definitive Guide to Cosmic Fear and Gothic Terror

H. P. Lovecraft,

English
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eBook - ePub

Supernatural Horror in Literature

H. P. Lovecraft's Definitive Guide to Cosmic Fear and Gothic Terror

H. P. Lovecraft,

About this book

A master of horror explains why we fear the unknown.
In Supernatural Horror in Literature, H. P. Lovecraft delivers a profound and authoritative exploration of horror fiction, tracing its evolution from ancient folklore to modern gothic and cosmic terror.

Lovecraft examines legendary authors, classic ghost stories, and the psychological roots of fear, offering rare insight into how atmosphere, imagination, and the unseen create lasting horror. This work is both literary criticism and a manifesto of cosmic horror, revealing the philosophy behind Lovecraft's own terrifying creations.

Essential for horror readers, writers, and scholars, this book deepens appreciation for the genre while expanding the reader's understanding of fear as a literary art.

A foundational text that continues to influence horror storytelling worldwide.

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