Sunand Tryambak Joshi ist ein herausragender Literaturwissenschaftler, dessen Werk sich auf Autoren von Horror und Fantasy konzentriert. Er ist bekannt für seine tiefgehenden Untersuchungen von H.P. Lovecraft, über den er eine maßgebliche Biografie verfasst hat. Joshis Kritik zeichnet sich durch ihren Fokus auf Lesbarkeit und die Auseinandersetzung mit den dominanten Weltanschauungen von Autoren wie Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood und Lord Dunsany aus. Seine Studien befassen sich sowohl mit klassischen als auch mit modernen Schriftstellern und analysieren deren Werke aus einer philosophisch orientierten Perspektive.
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Reflecting on his journey through the weird fiction landscape, S. T. Joshi recounts his life from his childhood in India to his influential role in the U.S. literary scene. His passion for H.P. Lovecraft began in high school and flourished at Brown University, where he delved into classical languages and the Lovecraft Collection. By 1982, he emerged as a prominent expert on Lovecraft, significantly impacting the field through his work on corrected texts, which transformed the study of this iconic writer.
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Šestý svazek kultovní řady antologií, které představují ty nejlepší moderní lovecraftovské povídky. S. T. Joshi, největší žijící odborník na Lovecrafta a jeho dílo, opět namíchal delirický koktejl starých mistrů, vycházejících hvězd i jmen spojených doposud s hororovým undergroundem. Skvělé čtení pro fanoušky díla H. P. Lovecrafta, vesmírné hrůzy i moderního hororu.
S. T. Joshi, known for his work as a critic and editor, also excels as a classical musician, having composed over a dozen songs for unaccompanied four-part choir. These compositions are inspired by the poetry of H. P. Lovecraft and other writers, showcasing his unique blend of literary and musical talent. His multifaceted career highlights his deep appreciation for both music and literature, offering a fresh perspective on Lovecraft's themes through choral arrangements.
This year's bountiful issue of The Lovecraft Annual features a trio of articles on the Eddy family. David Haden writes an authoritative article on Lovecraft's relations with the bookseller Arthur Eddy, who probably introduced Lovecraft to his nephew C. M. Eddy. Stephen Olbrys Gencarella examines in detail the folklore behind Dark Swamp, the remote area of Rhode Island that Eddy and Lovecraft attempted to investigate in 1923. And César Guarde-Paz scrutinizes the Lovecraft-Eddy collaboration The Cancer of Superstition, ghostwritten for Harry Houdini.In other articles, Dylan Henderson writes penetratingly of "The Haunter of the Dark"; Isaac Aday studies "Dagon" in the light of Mikhail Bakhtin's aesthetic theories; and Andrew Paul Wood probes the curious figure of Nodens in Lovecraft's mythos; Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer traces Lovecraft's influence on Star Trek. Articles by Duncan Norris, and Jan B. W. Pedersen round out the issue, while Ken Faig, Jr., Bobbie Derie, Martin Andersson, and Steven J. Mariconda write detailed reviews of new publications of interest to Lovecraftians.
Exploring the life and literary contributions of H.P. Lovecraft, this critical guide offers in-depth analysis from a leading scholar in the field. It delves into Lovecraft's unique style and themes, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in early 20th-century horror fiction. The work serves as an essential resource for understanding Lovecraft's influence on the genre and his enduring legacy.
The journey of H. P. Lovecraft's literary legacy is meticulously chronicled, revealing how he transitioned from obscurity to a celebrated figure in literature after his death in 1937. S. T. Joshi, a prominent scholar, details the evolution of Lovecraft's works from amateur publications to widespread acclaim through various publishers and translations. The book also explores the growth of criticism and scholarship surrounding Lovecraft, highlighting the significant advancements made since the 1970s, making it an essential resource for understanding his enduring impact.
This fifteenth issue of The Lovecraft Annual features cutting-edge scholarship on the life, work, and thought of H. P. Lovecraft. Among the biographical articles, we find Horace A. Smith examining aspects of Lovecraft's early interest in astronomy; Ken Faig, Jr.'s study of Lovecraft's relations with Irish friends and relatives; Marc Beherec's analysis of the church in Red Hook that played a critical role in "The Horror at Red Hook"; and Brendan Whyte's discussion of the appearance of a 1905 letter by Lovecraft in a New York newspaper. Among the articles on Lovecraft's work, Duncan Norris writes articles on Lovecraft's disdain for money in his stories and a comprehensive survey of recent films that have drawn upon Lovecraft; James Goho studies the nature of the title character of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward; and Christopher Cuccia closely analyzes John Milton's influence on Lovecraft. A section of reviews examines three recent editions of Lovecraft's letters.
V novele Cosi z hloubi se Alison Manneringová po vysoké škole vrací do rodného městečka, odlehlé hornické obce v severovýchodní Pensylvánii, aby se pokusila přijít na kloub záhadné smrti svého otce. Matka jí z nepochopitelných důvodů odmítne o tragédii sdělit bližší podrobnosti a Alison nezbude než se částečně na vlastní pěst, částečně s pomocí svého bývalého přítele ze střední školy pustit do pátrání, které záhy dramaticky zpochybní veškeré její dosavadní znalosti o důvěrně známém rodišti, těsně spjatém s uhelným dolem ve vlastnictví enigmatického Conrada Brasheara.
Vyšetřování, vedené v prostředí ospalé obce dosti neotřelými metodami, mladou Alison záhy přivede do kontaktu s něčím, co se vymyká lidské představivosti...
Nejdelší příběh této knihy doplňují kratší texty, v nichž S. T. Joshi v dobrodružném, detektivním a dráždivě spekulativním duchu uplatňuje své bohaté znalosti žánru weird fiction, lovecraftovských lokací a entit. Mimo jiné v nich zavítáme do osvícenské Francie a také do anglické verze přízračného Innsmouthu.
