The new annotated H.P. Lovecraft : beyond Arkham

The new annotated H.P. Lovecraft Beyond Arkham

H. P. Lovecraft, 1890-1937

Book - 2019

"No lover of Gothic literature will want to be without this literary keepsake, the final volume of Leslie Klinger's tour-de-force annotations of Lovecraft's canon. In 2014, The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft was published to widespread acclaim--vaunted as a 'treasure trove' (Joyce Carol Oates) for Lovecraft aficionados and general readers, alike. The landmark volume, hailed by Harlon Ellison as an 'Olympian landmark of modern gothic literature,' included twenty-two of Lovecraft's original stories. Now, in this final volume, best-selling author Leslie S. Klinger reanimates twenty-five additional stories, the balance of Lovecraft's significant fiction, including Rats in the Wall, a post-WWI story abo...ut the terrors of the past, and the newly-contextualized The Horror at Red Hook, which has been recently adapted by bestselling novelist Victor LaValle. In following Lovecraft's own literary trajectory, readers can witness his evolution from Rhode Island critic to prescient literary genius, whose titanic influence would only be appreciated decades after his death. Including hundreds of eye-opening annotations and dozens of rare images, Beyond Arkham finally provides the complete picture of Lovecraft's unparalleled achievements in fiction"--

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Subjects
Lovecraft, H. P. > (Howard Phillips), > 1890-1937.
Horror tales, American > 20th century.
Short stories, American > 20th century.
Published
New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W. W. Norton & Company [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
H. P. Lovecraft, 1890-1937 (author)
Other Authors
Leslie S. Klinger (editor), Victor D. LaValle, 1972- (writer of introduction)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xxii, 490 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 486-490).
ISBN
9781631492631
  • The tomb
  • Polaris
  • The transition of Juan Romero
  • The doom that came to Sarnath
  • The terrible old man
  • The cats of Ulthar
  • Facts concerning the late Arthur Jermyn and his family
  • The temple
  • Celephaïs
  • From beyond
  • Ex oblivione
  • The quest of Iranon
  • The outsider
  • The other gods
  • The music of Erich Zann
  • The lurking fear. The shadow on the chimney ; A passer in the storm ; What the red glare meant ; The horror in the eyes
  • The rats in the walls
  • Under the pyramids
  • The shunned house
  • The horror at Red Hook
  • He
  • Cool air
  • The strange high house in the mist
  • Pickman's model
  • The dream-quest of unknown Kadath
  • Additional material. Appendix 1: Outline of the life and career of Howard Phillips Lovecraft ; Appendix 2: The fiction of H. P. Lovecraft, in order of writing ; Appendix 3: The "Red Hook" incantation ; Appendix 4: A compleat Lovecraft gazeteer.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Klinger complements 2014's The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft with another insightful volume focusing on Lovecraft's most significant non--Cthulhu Mythos stories, such as The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath and The Doom That Came to Sarnath. As always, Klinger's treatment of the material allows readers to form their own opinions of the works' deeper meanings, approaching the tales "as thrilling entertainment" rather than applying "psychoanalytic or deconstructive techniques." Klinger enriches the reader's appreciation with his explanations. For example, the haunting "The Music of Erich Zann" features a mute viol player who uses his music to try to fend off an ominous threat; Klinger explains what a viol is and explores whether that instrument could produce the sounds attributed to it by the unnamed narrator. The volume is enhanced by a thought-provoking introduction from African-American novelist Victor LaValle (The Changeling), who tackles the dilemma of enjoying Lovecraft's work and appreciating his place in the canon while acknowledging his racism. Lovecraft scholars and fans will find this work enjoyable and educational. (Sept.)

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