Blasphemies & Revelations

Name: Blasphemies & Revelations
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ISBN: 9780999153741

✍️ Robert E Howard

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A collection of early fiction by Robert E Howard edited by Robert M Price

This volume presents a curated selection of early stories by Robert E Howard, brought together under the editorial guidance of Robert M. Price. The editor is recognized for his work with H.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos, as well as his role as founder of Crypt of Cthulhu. The text draws from various small press publications to create a cohesive narrative experience. It focuses on sequels to existing tales rather than introducing new lore. The prose style mirrors academic biblical scholarship, providing a unique voice distinct from typical genre writers. The inclusion of specific titles like Saucers from Yaddith and Black Eons demonstrates the range of this approach. The book stands as a study in literary homage through scholarly lens.

Key Themes

Lovecraftian sequels scholarly prose style biblical scholarship influence

Literary Context

The work sits within the tradition of Cthulhu Mythos expansion, edited by Robert M. Price, founder of Crypt of Cthulhu. It connects small press publications like Nyctalops and Eldritch Tales to broader academic interests in biblical scholarship and literary continuity.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

H.P. Lovecraft · Clark Ashton Smith · August Derleth

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Cosmic Horror

🏛 Exham Priory 📅 2019 📖 586 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780999153741

📝 Description: Blasphemies & Revelations

Robert E Howard’s early fiction appears in Blasphemies & Revelations, a collection edited by Robert M. Price. This volume gathers stories that first emerged in small press magazines such as Nyctalops, Eldritch Tales, Vollmond, and FantasyBook. The text functions as a sequel to major works by H. P. Lovecraft rather than a simple pastiche. Price avoids adding new monstrous gods or eldritch grimoires to the established Mythos pantheon. Instead, he utilizes an idiom of scholarly prose that reflects his background as a biblical scholar. The book contains specific tales including Saucers from Yaddith, The Deprogrammer, Wilbur Whateley Waiting, A Thousand Young, The Devil's Steps, The Beard of Byatis, and Black Eons. These narratives engage directly with Lovecraftian lore through academic rigor rather than horror tropes. Readers seeking traditional Cthulhu Mythos expansion may find the lack of new entities disappointing. Those interested in literary continuity and scholarly interpretation will appreciate the precise prose. The collection offers a distinct perspective on familiar characters like Wilbur Whateley without altering the core mythology.

💎 Our verdict on Blasphemies & Revelations

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Horror Reads editorial team

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This collection distinguishes itself by utilizing an idiom of scholarly prose that reflects Robert M. Price’s background as a biblical scholar. Rather than expanding the Mythos with new gods or grimoires, the text functions as a sequel to major works by H.P. Lovecraft through academic rigor. The inclusion of tales such as 'Saucers from Yaddith' and 'Black Eons' demonstrates a range that engages directly with established lore. While traditional horror fans may find the lack of new entities disappointing, those interested in literary continuity will appreciate the precise, distinct voice. It offers a cohesive narrative experience drawn from small press origins, standing as a significant study in literary homage.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the intellectual rigor of cosmic horror will find this collection particularly rewarding. It is designed for those interested in literary continuity and scholarly interpretation rather than traditional monster-hunting narratives. The book appeals to enthusiasts of the Cthulhu Mythos who value precise prose and academic dialogue over new eldritch entities. Those seeking a study in literary homage through a scholarly lens will gain insight into how familiar characters like Wilbur Whateley can be re-examined without altering core mythology. It serves as a bridge between Howard’s early work and the broader mythological framework, offering a distinct perspective for those willing to engage with its unique voice.

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Horror Reads editorial team

This collection distinguishes itself by utilizing an idiom of scholarly prose that reflects Robert M. Price’s background as a biblical scholar. Rather than expanding the Mythos with new gods or grimoires, the text functions as a sequel to major works by H.P. Lovecraft through academic rigor. The inclusion of tales such as 'Saucers from Yaddith' and 'Black Eons' demonstrates a range that engages directly with established lore. While traditional horror fans may find the lack of new entities disappointing, those interested in literary continuity will appreciate the precise, distinct voice. It offers a cohesive narrative experience drawn from small press origins, standing as a significant study in literary homage.