| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Hornig, Charles D., 1916-1999 |
| Title |
The Fantasy Fan, Volume 1, Number 9, May 1934
The Fan's Own Magazine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Fantasy Fan, Volume 1, Number 9, May 1934" by Various is a monthly publication that presents a collection of writings dedicated to the genre of fantasy and weird fiction, reflecting the vibrant literary culture of the early 20th century. This magazine showcases contributions from notable authors of the time, including H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, and serves as a platform for fans of the genre to engage with new stories, essays, and poems on supernatural and fantastical themes. The issue includes a variety of content, starting with readers' letters sharing their thoughts on past stories and articles, which helps foster a community among fantasy enthusiasts. Among the highlights is a short story titled "Phantom Lights" by August W. Derleth, where a group of men aboard a ship encounter mysterious lights and eerie voices related to a past maritime disaster. Lovecraft also contributes an insightful analysis of Gothic literature in his ongoing series "Supernatural Horror in Literature." Other features include poetry, articles reviewing recent fantasy magazine releases, and updates about various authors, providing readers with a rich tapestry of creative works in the fantasy genre during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction -- History and criticism -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Fan magazines
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64893 |
| Release Date |
Mar 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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