The Dunwich Horror and Others

Cancel culture tells us we should not read H. P. Lovecraft. A quick review of most biographies or internet searches will quickly reveal Lovecraft, a racist. I'm not sure this is true, but it's a smear on many Pulp authors, and popular ones tend to be the most prominent targets. Most people making these claims are void of critique of the virtuosity of most authors of the last thirty years. Supposedly, many authors were terrible people until a certain period, and those of a later time all turned good. History will tell if the authors of today's behavior and thought will fare well in future judgments.

My point is, don't let others deter you from exploring Lovecraft's unique writing style. While horror may not be my typical genre, his collection is a delightful deviation. The slow, meticulous development of tension, terror, and dread in his stories is a testament to his storytelling prowess, and it's what keeps readers like me glued to his narratives.

Consider this a brief introduction to the Cthulhu Mythos, a central theme in Lovecraft's work. Four of his stories, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and The Shadow Out of Time, are considered core Mythos. These stories, with their intricate plot elements, are a testament to Lovecraft's unique imagination and cosmic horror and his ability to create a distinct literary universe.

For my part, I will be reading more Lovecraft.