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The Dreams in the Witch House: And Other Weird Stories (Penguin Classics),Used
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The dreams were wholly beyond the pale of sanity . . . 'Plagued by insane nightmare visions, Walter Gilman seeks help in Miskatonic University's infamous library of forbidden books, where, in the pages of Abdul Alhazred's dreaded Necronomicon, he finds terrible hints that seem to connect his own studies in advanced mathematics with the fantastic legends of elder magic. The Dreams in the Witch House, gathered together here with more than twenty other tales of terror, exemplifies H. P. Lovecraft's primacy among twentiethcentury American horror writers.This volume is a companion to the other two Penguin Classics edition of Lovecraft's work: The Call of the Cthulhu and The Thing on the Doorstep. This original collection presents the definitive texts of the work, including a newly restored text of 'The Shadow out of time' along with S. T. Joshi's invaluable introduction and notes.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is 'The Dreams in the Witch House: And Other Weird Stories' about? A: This collection features tales of horror by H. P. Lovecraft, including the titular story where Walter Gilman encounters nightmarish visions linked to forbidden knowledge at Miskatonic University.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 480 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection? A: The author of the book is H. P. Lovecraft, a prominent figure in American horror literature.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: This edition is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 28, 2004.
- Q: Is this book a standalone volume? A: No, it is part of the Penguin Classics series, which includes other Lovecraft works like 'The Call of the Cthulhu'.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy this book? A: Readers who appreciate classic literature, horror stories, and works by H. P. Lovecraft will find this collection compelling.
- Q: Does this edition include any additional content? A: Yes, it includes a newly restored text of 'The Shadow out of Time' along with an introduction and notes by S. T. Joshi.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Are there any notable features of this edition? A: This edition is known for its authoritative texts and scholarly enhancements, making it a valuable addition for collectors and literature enthusiasts.