{"title":"Dr. or Prof. John L. Steadman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. or Prof. John L. Steadman\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intersections of literature and social issues, offering insightful analysis that challenges conventional readings. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eHorror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft\u003c\/em\u003e, uncovers the cultural and ideological underpinnings within genre fiction and broader arts and culture contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful critiques that illuminate how literature reflects and shapes societal attitudes. Steadman's writing invites deeper contemplation on themes of race, identity, and power, making his books essential for those interested in cultural studies and literary theory.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"horror-as-racism-in-h-p-lovecraft-by-dr-or-prof-john-l-steadman-9798765107690","title":"Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProviding a new perspective on Lovecraft's life and work,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHorror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efocuses on the overlap between the writer’s personal beliefs and the racist images and narratives in his speculative fiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on recent debates about Lovecraft and drawing on the concept of \"white fragility,\" John Steadman argues that the writer's fiction reflects his feelings of resentment and anger towards non-white persons and was used to advocate for his racist, xenophobic political beliefs – that western civilisation was in decline and slavery was justifiable among \"superior\" civilisations. In making these claims, Lovecraft's tales pit humans against extra-terrestrial aliens, developing a terrifying, futuristic vision of the Earth as a plantation planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar image of Lovecraft as a reclusive, creative genius and mentor to young writer-friends is dismantled through close readings of his fiction and nonfiction – including correspondence, essays, and poetry – and examination of his early biography. This image is replaced by that of a cruel, callous, and, at times, psychotic man, a violently vitriolic racist and white supremacist who hated most of the non-white races.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some will dismiss the author outright and others will read his fiction but ignore the racism, \u003cem\u003eHorror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft\u003c\/em\u003e takes a middle ground: acknowledging Lovecraft's personal history and heinous intentions, it helps readers navigate the author’s disturbing biography while also getting a better sense of the stories, which remain significant within American science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596591513836,"sku":"9798765107690","price":101.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798765107690-horror-as-racism-in-h-p-lovecraft.jpg?v=1777931942"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-or-prof-john-l-steadman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}