Título: The Whisperer in Darkness
Autor: Howard Phillips Lovecraft
Sinopse: The story is told by Albert N. Wilmarth, an instructor of literature at Miskatonic University in Arkham. When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic Vermont flood, Wilmarth becomes embroiled in a controversy about the reality and significance of the sightings, though he sides with the skeptics. Wilmarth uncovers old legends about monsters living in the uninhabited hills who abduct people who venture or settle too close to their territory.Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American author of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He is notable for blending elements of science fiction and horror; and for popularizing "cosmic horror": the notion that some concepts, entities or experiences are barely comprehensible to human minds, and those who delve into such risk their sanity. Lovecraft has become a cult figure in the horror genre and is noted as creator of the "Cthulhu Mythos," a series of loosely interconnected fictions featuring a "pantheon" of nonhuman creatures, as well as the famed Necronomicon, a grimoire of magical rites and forbidden lore. His works typically had a tone of "cosmic pessimism," regarding mankind as insignificant and powerless in the universe. Lovecraft's readership was limited during his life, and his works, particularly early in his career, have been criticized as occasionally ponderous, and for their uneven quality. Nevertheless, Lovecraft's reputation has grown tremendously over the decades, and he is now commonly regarded as one of the most important horror writers of the 20th Century, exerting an influence that is widespread, though often indirect.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “The Whisperer in Darkness”, de Howard Phillips Lovecraft, publicado pela editora Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, em 2016 e com 74 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Páginas: 74
Ano: 2016
Edição:
Linguagem: pt_BR
ISBN: 9781536806397
ISBN13: 9781536806397
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform apresentam uma variedade notável de temas e estilos, que vão desde guias práticos de culinária até narrativas de fantasia e romances contemporâneos. A experiência de leitura pode alternar entre o tom didático e funcional, como em livros que ensinam receitas ou técnicas específicas, e o tom mais narrativo e envolvente, presente em histórias de suspense, fantasia e dramas pessoais. O catálogo sugere um foco em obras que buscam conectar o leitor com experiências cotidianas, espirituais ou imaginativas, muitas vezes explorando conflitos internos, jornadas de autodescoberta e elementos fantásticos. A diversidade de gêneros indica que a editora não se limita a um único público, oferecendo desde conteúdos informativos até ficções com ritmo dinâmico e personagens complexos.
