Animals
Well like the title says the stories are weird, but very well written. Those who have a broad grasp of mythology, theology, and ancient history will enjoy them most. There are explanatory notes in the back for those of us whose Latin is rusty and may not remember the meaning of "An sint unquam daemones incubi et succubae, et an ex tali congressu proles nasci queat?" (Have there ever been demons, incubi and succubae, and from such a union can offspring be born?), or who need a little help recalling who a mythlogical character is, an obscure cult or with an esoteric history notation.
So far my favourite story is "The Cats of Ulthar", I am in the process of wading through "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath" (which I like because cats get to play a heroic role, but I am finding it difficult reading).
I have to thank my eldest son for introducing me to Lovecraft. I plan to use the book in our American Literature Class with Lord Epa this year, so I'll let you know what he thinks of it when we get to it.
- World Cat Day
We thought it would be fun to celebrate World Cat Day by mentioning some famous cats. One of our favorite movies stars CATS, The AristoCats. The AristoCats was one of Mommy's favorite movies when she was little and she even had AristoCats soap. We...
- Choose Nine Books For Your Gift Box
HT Cocking a Snook! How can anyone expect me to choose just nine books. There are so many wonderful books out there, some are old friends and some have yet to be discovered. But here is my attempt at nine books everyone should have a nodding acquaintance...
- H.p. Lovecraft
Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born on 20 August 1890 in his native home at 454 (then 194) Angell Street in Providence, Rhode Island. Quotes If religion were true, its followers would not try to bludgeon their young into an artificial conformity; but would...
- Alasandra's Book Club ~the Mephisto Club By Tess Gerritsen
Great Read!!!! Is the Mephisto Club a group of wealth crack pots? or could they be right, could there be Watchers amongst us who see humans as prey. The book is full of symbolism, mythology, theology and history. ...
- American Literature
Since I couldn't find an American Literature book I was happy with, I am going to devise my own for Lord Epa to use next year. Here is your chance to chime in with the American author you think MUST be included. Here is a partial list of what I have...
Animals
Alasandra's Book Club ~ The Dreams in the Witch House And Other Weird Stories by H.P. Lovecraft
Well like the title says the stories are weird, but very well written. Those who have a broad grasp of mythology, theology, and ancient history will enjoy them most. There are explanatory notes in the back for those of us whose Latin is rusty and may not remember the meaning of "An sint unquam daemones incubi et succubae, et an ex tali congressu proles nasci queat?" (Have there ever been demons, incubi and succubae, and from such a union can offspring be born?), or who need a little help recalling who a mythlogical character is, an obscure cult or with an esoteric history notation.
So far my favourite story is "The Cats of Ulthar", I am in the process of wading through "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath" (which I like because cats get to play a heroic role, but I am finding it difficult reading).
I have to thank my eldest son for introducing me to Lovecraft. I plan to use the book in our American Literature Class with Lord Epa this year, so I'll let you know what he thinks of it when we get to it.
- World Cat Day
We thought it would be fun to celebrate World Cat Day by mentioning some famous cats. One of our favorite movies stars CATS, The AristoCats. The AristoCats was one of Mommy's favorite movies when she was little and she even had AristoCats soap. We...
- Choose Nine Books For Your Gift Box
HT Cocking a Snook! How can anyone expect me to choose just nine books. There are so many wonderful books out there, some are old friends and some have yet to be discovered. But here is my attempt at nine books everyone should have a nodding acquaintance...
- H.p. Lovecraft
Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born on 20 August 1890 in his native home at 454 (then 194) Angell Street in Providence, Rhode Island. Quotes If religion were true, its followers would not try to bludgeon their young into an artificial conformity; but would...
- Alasandra's Book Club ~the Mephisto Club By Tess Gerritsen
Great Read!!!! Is the Mephisto Club a group of wealth crack pots? or could they be right, could there be Watchers amongst us who see humans as prey. The book is full of symbolism, mythology, theology and history. ...
- American Literature
Since I couldn't find an American Literature book I was happy with, I am going to devise my own for Lord Epa to use next year. Here is your chance to chime in with the American author you think MUST be included. Here is a partial list of what I have...