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H.P. Lovecraft's chilling masterpiece, "At the Mountains of Madness," plunges readers into the desolate, frozen landscape of Antarctica, where a scientific expedition stumbles upon a horrifying secret buried beneath the ice. This landmark work of horror and science fiction explores the terrifying implications of cosmic horror and the insignificance of humanity in the face of ancient, unknowable powers. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, the team unearths evidence of elder beings, a race of alien entities that once dominated the Earth. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of a cyclopean city…mehr

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H.P. Lovecraft's chilling masterpiece, "At the Mountains of Madness," plunges readers into the desolate, frozen landscape of Antarctica, where a scientific expedition stumbles upon a horrifying secret buried beneath the ice. This landmark work of horror and science fiction explores the terrifying implications of cosmic horror and the insignificance of humanity in the face of ancient, unknowable powers. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, the team unearths evidence of elder beings, a race of alien entities that once dominated the Earth. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of a cyclopean city carved in stone, they uncover a truth so profound and terrifying that it threatens their sanity and challenges everything they thought they knew about the history of life itself. This carefully prepared print edition offers a timeless journey into the heart of Lovecraftian horror, a genre-defining exploration of the unknown and the monstrous. Prepare to confront the chilling reality that some secrets are best left undisturbed. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer born in Providence, Rhode Island. Best known for his work in the science, fantasy, and horror fiction genres, Lovecraft's writings are now studied worldwide. One of his most famous creations is the Cthulhu Mythos. Although he was unable to support himself through writing during his lifetime, Lovecraft's legacy has lived on. Many well-established horror authors have cited Lovecraft as a major influence.