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The Shadow Out of Time: Lovecraft's Epic Tale of Cosmic Horror and Time Travel
Paperback
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 276
General ReferenceFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781806290048
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 23 2025
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.32 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The Shadow Out of Time by H.P. Lovecraft is a towering tale of speculative horror that fuses science fiction, time travel, and existential dread into one of the most terrifying stories ever penned. When Professor Peaslee loses consciousness during a lecture and wakes up five years later, he finds himself plagued by fragmented dreams of strange beings and impossible worlds.
As he searches for answers, he uncovers a terrifying truth: his consciousness may have been hijacked by the Great Race of Yith-an ancient species capable of transferring minds across time.
This modern edition captures Lovecraft's eerie vision in a refined, accessible format for contemporary readers.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Cosmic Tale of Mind and Memory - Explore Peaslee's mysterious mental journey across time and alien civilizations.
- Lovecraft's Most Ambitious Mythos Story - Dive into the chilling lore of the Great Race of Yith and their timeless experiments.
- Psychological Horror Meets Sci-Fi Speculation - Experience a terrifying fusion of ancient history, neuroscience, and cosmic dread.
- A Timeless Reflection on Human Insignificance - Face the unsettling possibility that humanity is not the center of its own story.
- Lovecraftian Horror Refined for Modern Readers - A seamless modern translation preserving Lovecraft's haunting tone and philosophical terror.
A must-read for fans of speculative fiction, psychological thrillers, and cosmic horror. Enter The Shadow Out of Time-if you're ready to lose your mind.
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