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Supernatural Horror in Literature - A Classic Exploration of Gothic Occult and Cosmic Terror - cover

Supernatural Horror in Literature - A Classic Exploration of Gothic Occult and Cosmic Terror

H.P. Lovecraft, Zenith Golden Quill

Editorial: Zenith Golden Quill

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Sinopsis

Discover the chilling roots of horror fiction through the eyes of its greatest master.

In Supernatural Horror in Literature, legendary author H. P. Lovecraft delivers a powerful and scholarly exploration of the evolution of horror across the ages. This essay isn't just an academic treatise—it's a journey through the eerie, the unsettling, and the profoundly uncanny. From Gothic beginnings to modern masterpieces, Lovecraft dissects the mechanics of fear and highlights key works and authors that shaped the genre.

Whether you're a writer, horror enthusiast, or literary scholar, this annotated edition offers valuable insights into the very essence of supernatural fiction. You'll encounter Poe, Bierce, Machen, Blackwood, M. R. James, and others—all filtered through Lovecraft's brilliant, if brooding, intellect.

"An indispensable guide to the dark literature that shaped modern horror." — Weird Tales Magazine

"Lovecraft's analysis remains as haunting and intelligent today as when it was first penned." — The Horror Writers Association

Unlock the secrets of literary terror—get your copy today and enter the mind of a true master.
Disponible desde: 12/05/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 101 páginas.

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