H.P. Lovecraft, “The Dunwich Horror”

A foundational work of cosmic horror

First appearing in Weird Tales in 1929, The Dunwich Horror is a masterpiece of H. P. Lovecraft’s mythos. It recounts the eerie saga of the Whateley family in rural New England: the monstrous Wilbur, arcane rituals, the forbidden Necronomicon, and the creeping intrusion of otherworldly forces into the human realm. Mist, decay, rural superstition — all these ingredients converge in a tale where the boundary between science and the unknown is relentlessly tested.

Lovecraft (1890-1937), born and bred in Providence, Rhode Island, was a visionary of weird fiction whose influence on horror and speculative literature is vast. Despite struggling with financial hardship and lacking major recognition during his lifetime, he wrote prolifically: stories, essays, poems and an enormous body of correspondence that reveals his deep engagement with philosophy, aesthetic theory and cosmic themes. His narratives, including The Dunwich Horror, gave rise to the Cthulhu Mythos — a shared fictional cosmos of ancient gods, forbidden texts, and existential dread.

Published under the Mysteria series by Intra, this edition preserves the original text in full, delivered to readers not merely as a work of horror, but as a cultural and literary artifact.

For fans of supernatural fiction, cosmic dread, and the roots of modern horror — The Dunwich Horror stands among the essential landmarks of the genre.

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• Date of Publication: September 30, 2025
• Language: English
• Paperback: 81 pages
• ISBN-13: 979-1259917560
• Dimensions: 5 x 0.19 x 8 inches
• Price: $ 10,00 € 10,50 (paperback)

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