At the mountains of madness by H. P. Lovecraft

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Author Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Illustrator Brown, Howard V., 1878-1945
Title At the mountains of madness
Original Publication United States: Street & Smith Publications, Inc., 1936.
Note Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_the_Mountains_of_Madness
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Summary "At the Mountains of Madness" by H. P. Lovecraft is a novella blending science fiction and horror, written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around an Antarctic expedition led by a geologist from Miskatonic University that uncovers ancient and prohibited truths about Earth's primordial past. The protagonist warns of the potential catastrophic consequences of uncovering these secrets, particularly linked to a mysterious earlier civilization that may lie buried beneath the ice. The opening of the story introduces us to the geological expedition and its meticulous planning, detailing the equipment and motivations behind the journey. As the narrator recounts the challenges faced during the expedition, there is a palpable sense of foreboding regarding the potential discoveries awaiting them in the Antarctic wilderness. The protagonist's warnings hint at dark and horrifying truths that undermine the nature of reality, setting the stage for an exploration that is fraught with danger and potentially madness-inducing revelations. As they delve deeper into the frozen landscape, what seems like a scientific adventure quickly turns ominous, foreshadowed by ancient myths and eerie occurrences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Horror tales
Subject Antarctica -- Fiction
Subject Fossils -- Collection and preservation -- Fiction
Subject Scientific expeditions -- Fiction
Subject Stone carving -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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