{"product_id":"9788417782429","title":"H.P. Lovecraft's masterpieces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMasterpieces of H.P. Lovecraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition brings together twenty-two essential narratives by H.P. Lovecraft, the master of cosmic horror. The reader will find classics such as \u003cem\u003eThe Call of Cthulhu\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Colour Out of Space\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Shadow over Innsmouth\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside tales like \u003cem\u003eDagon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Cats of Ulthar\u003c\/em\u003e. The work offers a privileged gateway into the Lovecraftian universe, where horror does not reside in the traditional supernatural, but in human insignificance in the face of inconceivable entities and dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology collects the most representative stories by H.P. Lovecraft, an author who revolutionized the horror genre by moving away from classic ghosts and demons. Instead, he introduced elements of science fiction: time travel, extraterrestrial races, parallel dimensions, and imaginary worlds. The selection includes fundamental pieces of his Cthulhu Mythos, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Call of Cthulhu\u003c\/em\u003e, which presents the fearsome creature sleeping in the ocean depths, and \u003cem\u003eThe Shadow over Innsmouth\u003c\/em\u003e, which explores the degeneration of a coastal town. Atmospheric tales such as \u003cem\u003eThe Cats of Ulthar\u003c\/em\u003e and visions of primordial horror like \u003cem\u003eDagon\u003c\/em\u003e are also included. In total, twenty-two narratives that build a universe where forbidden knowledge and the fragility of sanity are the true protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCosmic horror and humanity's insignificance before the universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe mythology of the Great Old Ones and extraterrestrial entities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMadness as a consequence of forbidden knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe physical and moral degeneration of isolated communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScience fiction as a vehicle for psychological terror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in literary horror who seek to go beyond conventional scares. It is ideal for those who enjoy dense atmosphere, baroque prose, and plots that explore the unknown from a philosophical perspective. It is also suitable for those just starting out with Lovecraft's work, as it gathers his essential titles in a single volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a curated selection of Lovecraft's most iconic stories, including key pieces of his mythology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines psychological horror with scientific and philosophical speculation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the foundations of cosmic horror, a subgenre that has influenced literature, film, and video games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmersion in a coherent narrative universe, where each story expands the shared mythology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovecraft, Howard Phillips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e GREAT UNIVERSAL CLASSICS SELECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology stands out for offering a representative and coherent selection of Lovecraft's work, ideal for both new readers and collectors. The hardcover edition adds durability to a volume that, due to its content, is destined to be consulted and reread. The inclusion of lesser-known stories alongside the great classics allows one to appreciate the author's evolution and the breadth of his universe. It is a solid gateway to one of the most influential authors of the 20th-century horror genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408554746203,"sku":"9788417782429","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841778242.jpg?v=1781865247","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417782429","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}