Poetry (eBook)

H. P. Lovecraft (Autor)

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2022
135 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739585-0 (EAN)

Infos

In H. P. Lovecraft's 'Poetry,' readers are immersed in a collection of haunting and surrealist poems that showcase his unparalleled ability to evoke cosmic terror and existential dread. Through his intricate use of language and imagery, Lovecraft transports us to unsettling and otherworldly landscapes that challenge our perception of reality and the unknown. This collection not only serves as a display of Lovecraft's poetic prowess but also offers insight into the darkest corners of the human psyche, making it a must-read for fans of weird fiction and horror literature. Lovecraft's unique blend of cosmic horror and poetic sensibility creates a chilling and mesmerizing reading experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers. Each poem in this collection delves deep into the mysteries of the universe, inviting readers to confront the incomprehensible and the unfathomable in a way only Lovecraft can deliver.

Autor

Howard Phillips Lovecraft, known as H. P. Lovecraft, was an American writer born on August 20, 1890, in Providence, Rhode Island, where he spent most of his life. Lovecraft is posthumously regarded as one of the most significant authors of supernatural horror fiction. He was virtually unknown during his lifetime and published only in pulp magazines before he died in poverty at the age of 46, on March 15, 1937. However, he is now considered one of the most influential figures in the genre. Lovecraft was a prodigy, reciting poetry at the age of three and writing complete poems by six. His early work was largely influenced by Edgar Allan Poe, and he ventured into horror writing with 'The Call of Cthulhu' (1928), which became emblematic of the cosmic horror sub-genre he pioneered. His mythical Cthulhu Mythos has had a profound impact on an entire genre of literature. While known for his prose, Lovecraft also produced a significant body of poetry, albeit less celebrated than his tales of cosmic terror. His poems delve into themes similar to those in his prose, exploring the macabre and fantastic, often with archaic language, reflecting his love for 18th-century literature. Despite a childhood marked by tragedy and a brief formal education, Lovecraft's self-taught erudition is evident in his literary work. Since his death, Lovecraft's reputation has grown tremendously, and his writing has been the subject of intense critical scrutiny in the literary community.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 20th Century American Poets • adventure stories • American Gothic • American Gothic literature • American Literature • americans • Balloon ascensions • Charles Baudelaire • Classic horror poet • cosmic horror • Cosmic horror poems • Cummings • Dark fantasy poetry • Dylan Thomas • early 20th-century poetry • Edgar Allan Poe • Eldritch verse • Elegiac tributes • existential dread • Ezra Pound • Fiction • Fictitious character • Foreign countries • H.P. Lovecraft poetry • Lovecraftian mythos verse • Lovecraftian verse • Macabre reflections • Melancholic odes • Pablo Neruda • Philosophical lyricism • poetic musings • Robert Frost • Sawyer • Stephen King • Supernatural lyrical poetry • Sylvia Plath • W. B. Yeats • Weird fiction poetry