When I got my hands on this book, I could see that it had gone through a lot already... the book was quite tattered and by the time I was done reading it, the cover had ripped off. xD It had quite an interesting cover though, although now only about a fourth of it remains intact. Well, I can only say so much about the paperback's history; but on the other hand, I could say a whole lot more about the content that lays within. Each and every story had such an interesting, well-developed backdrop and foundation that it kept me reading for more, story after story, page after page. Within these stories, I found an equal level of superior imagination and differentiation; while some authors might write horror stories that tell about ghosts, Howard Phillips Lovecraft might tell a story from a madman's perspective in a totally possible situation in our modern world. Having read this book, I would definitely suggest it to anyone who wants a challenge and anyone who is looking for a very thought-provoking and unique read. c;
The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)
By Howard Phillips Lovecraft
A definitive collection of stories from the unrivaled master of twentieth-century horror
"I think it is beyond doubt that H. P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the twentieth century's greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale." -Stephen King
Frequently imitated and widely influential, Howard Philips Lovecraft reinvented the horror genre in the 1920s, discarding ghosts and witches and instead envisioning mankind as a tiny outpost of dwindling sanity in a chaotic and malevolent universe. S. T. Joshi, Lovecraft's preeminent interpreter, presents a selection of the master's fiction, from the early tales of nightmares and madness such as "The Outsider" to the overpowering cosmic terror of "The Call of Cthulhu." More than just a collection of terrifying tales, this volume reveals the development of Lovecraft's mesmerizing narrative style and establishes him as a canonical- and visionary-American writer.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
"I think it is beyond doubt that H. P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the twentieth century's greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale." -Stephen King
Frequently imitated and widely influential, Howard Philips Lovecraft reinvented the horror genre in the 1920s, discarding ghosts and witches and instead envisioning mankind as a tiny outpost of dwindling sanity in a chaotic and malevolent universe. S. T. Joshi, Lovecraft's preeminent interpreter, presents a selection of the master's fiction, from the early tales of nightmares and madness such as "The Outsider" to the overpowering cosmic terror of "The Call of Cthulhu." More than just a collection of terrifying tales, this volume reveals the development of Lovecraft's mesmerizing narrative style and establishes him as a canonical- and visionary-American writer.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Publisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN-13: 9780143129455
ISBN-10: 0143129457
Published on 10/18/2016
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 368
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When I first picked up this book, the first thought that came to mind was how old this book was. It had been lying n a secluded corner of my bookshelf when I stumbled upon it. At first, I was fairly intimidated by the ancient- to me, that is- dialect used in this book. The stories were intricately woven and quickly caught my attention; I had found a book that could both challenge my abilities as a reader and reel in my interest. My thanks for this amazing book, ******** ***** of ***** ****** school.