"Edgar Poe of the 20th century," who, after his death, gained numerous literary followers, among whom are Stephen King and Neil Gaiman, — during his lifetime, Lovecraft was almost unknown. His cult classic "The Call of Cthulhu" was born in a time of despair, need, and failure — from the nightmares that haunted the writer since childhood.
Francis Thurston discovers in the belongings of a deceased relative a bas-relief depicting a mysterious creature. His search for answers leads him to the cult of an ancient deity, sleeping in the depths of the Pacific Ocean... Who is it? And what will happen if it awakens from its slumber?
"The Call of Cthulhu" is the hallmark of the cosmic horror genre, a starting point for the bottomless and nightmarish universe of Lovecraft. It is believed that the idea for the story came to the author in a dream. It's about the things that are better left unknown, because there is no salvation from them.
In addition to "The Call of Cthulhu," the collection includes other significant stories by Lovecraft: "The Festival," "The Dunwich Horror," "The Outsider," and "Dreams in the Witch House."
Who is this book for?
- For fans of the horror genre and those who love to get their nerves tingled
- For those who love Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Edgar Poe
- For those who have heard about Cthulhu and the Necronomicon and want to know more about it
- For lovers of classics
- For those who collect the "Eternal Stories" series