#bookclubHello everyone, this is an announcement for the
3rd FreeFediBookClub Group Read
This time we are reading three tales by H. P. Lovecraft.
1. Shadow Over Innsmouth
2. Music of Erich Zann
3. Dagon
About the Author:
HP Lovecraft is an American author born in New England in the early 20th century and is the father of the style of fiction that would come to be known as cosmic horror.
The theme that is present in all of his works and which characterizes cosmic horror is that of the smallness and insignificance of man before the vastness of the universe.
He wrote a great many short stories, and wrote tens of thousands of letters to other authors who were writing similar stories in pulp magazines at the time, such as Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the barbarian.
While HP Lovecraft is personally known for cosmic horror, the backdrop that he is present in is known as "weird fiction" and comprises a wide variety of short stories and could well be seen as a particularly American style.
While you read these stories, consider man's subjection to forces beyond his control and the insignificance of mortal men before beings who are so large and powerful that they don't even notice we exist.
(description courtesy of
@monsterislandcolonizer)
In 8 days from now, Sunday the 12th of February, we shall have a cozy discussion thread upon these stories and Lovecraft mythos in general.
Both members of Free Fedi Book Club and outsiders will be welcome to participate and discuss.
To make the discussion more fun some questions will provided as a conversational starting point.
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