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At the Mountains of Madness

By H. P. Lovecraft
Series: The Penguin English Library
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At the Mountains of Madness follows a scientific expedition to Antarctica that uncovers ancient, otherworldly secrets buried beneath the ice. As the team ventures deeper into the frozen landscape, they discover remnants of a lost civilisation, revealing a history that challenges their understanding of the world. The story blends elements of horror and cosmic mystery, exploring themes of forbidden knowledge and the limits of human comprehension.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by chilling explorations of the unknown, particularly involving ancient, mysterious civilisations set in an Antarctic expedition. It weaves elements of horror and science fiction that delve into cosmic terror, perfect for readers who relish atmospheric storytelling and suspenseful, eerie landscapes.

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At the Mountains of Madness

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Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series.

'To that flash of semi-vision can be traced a full half of the horror which has ever since haunted us'

An expedition to Antarctica goes horribly wrong as a group of explorers stumbles upon some mysterious ancient ruins, with devastating consequences. At the Mountains of Madness ranks among Lovecraft's most terrifying novellas and is a firm favourite among fans of classic horror.

The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

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At the Mountains of Madness is often praised for its atmospheric depth and masterful build-up of cosmic horror. Critics appreciate Lovecraft's ability to evoke a chilling sense of dread and mystery through his vivid descriptions of an Antarctic expedition gone awry. The narrative's exploration of humanity's place in an incomprehensibly vast universe resonates with readers, although some find the dense prose challenging.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241341315

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 103g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

H. P. Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1890. He was self-educated and lived in his birthplace all his life, working as a freelance writer, journalist, and ghostwriter. His best work - including some sixty or so short stories - was published from 1923 onwards in the pulp magazine Weird Tales. He died in 1937, in poverty and virtually unknown; today he is recognized as one of the great masters of supernatural fiction.

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