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The Call of Cthulhu - HP Lovecraft (1928) Summary
Book 225: The Call of Cthulhu - HP Lovecraft (1928)
Book at a glance: The Call of Cthulhu, written by H.P. Lovecraft and first published in 1926, is one of the foundational works of cosmic horror. Set against the backdrop of an indifferent, chaotic universe, the story introduces the ancient, god-like entity, Cthulhu, whose very existence challenges human understanding of reality. As part of Lovecraft’s wider Cthulhu Mythos, the story explores themes of forbidden knowledge, madness, and mankind's insignificance in the vast cosmos.
Genre: Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Gothic, Horror, Literature…
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