b, 1969 by H.P. Lovecraft and others

Quote

"I could not help feeling that they were evil things—mountains of madness whose farther slopes looked out over some accursed ultimate abyss." - H.P. Lovecraft, "At the Mountains of Madness"

Notes

"Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos" is a captivating anthology of horror stories that revolves around the cosmic horror created by American writer H.P. Lovecraft and expanded upon by other authors. Published in 1969, the collection features a diverse array of short stories that delve into the mythos surrounding ancient, malevolent entities such as Cthulhu, Nyarlathotep, and Yog-Sothoth. Edited by August Derleth, the anthology includes contributions from prominent writers like Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, and Frank Belknap Long, among others. The tales explore the themes of forbidden knowledge, existential dread, and the insignificance of humanity in the face of cosmic forces. "Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos" remains a seminal work in the horror genre, showcasing the enduring influence of Lovecraft's mythos on contemporary speculative fiction.

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