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The Call of Cthulhu is H. P. Lovecraft's most well-known and celebrated work of supernatural horror fiction. Explore the Lovecraftian universe at its best in this nightmarish tale of hellish monsters and ancient secrets.Francis Thurston is sorting through the notes of his late grand-uncle, a renowned professor of Semitic languages, when he stumbles across chilling evidence related to the existence of a cult that worships an ancient demonic god. As he follows the horrifying connections made by his grand-uncle, he begins to realise the horror and madness that lies in waiting for the world.First published in 1928, The Call of Cthulhu is a classic of supernatural and science fiction horror. Arguably Lovecraft's most famous work, this spine-chilling short story is not to be missed.

From the famous horror writer, H.P. Lovecraft, comes this brand new collection of poetry. From the macabre work he's best known for to his gentle odes to nature, this volume includes many of Lovecraft's most effective poems.The Poetry of H.P. Lovecraft collates the horror writer's wide variety of poetry into one compact collection. Including Lovecraft's fantasy work, satirical pieces, nature poetry and occasion verse written for specific events, this volume introduces the reader to a whole new side of the writer's personality and work. Many of the poems nod to Lovecraft's roots in horror, and even in his poetry we see the classic disturbing sentiments that make his work unique.This collection includes poems such as:- 'An Ode to Selene or Diana'- 'On Receiving a Picture of Swans'- 'A Garden'- 'Nemesis'- 'The Nightmare Lake'- 'The Ancient Track'These poems have been published in a new collection by Read & Co. Books' vintage poetry imprint, Ragged Hand, for a new generation of readers to enjoy. Complete with two introductory essays by Lovecraft, 'The Allowable Rhyme' and 'Metrical Regularity', this volume is not to be missed by fans of Lovecraft's work or lovers of poetry.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. This book contains a collection of Lovecraft's best and most chilling horror short stories, including the seminal "The Call of Cthulhu". A fantastic collection of terrifying tales not to be missed by lovers of classic horror fiction. Contents: "Dagon", "The Outsider", "The Dunwich Horror", "The Colour out of Space", "The Lurking Fear", "At The Mountain of Madness", "The Shadow out of Time", "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", "The Whisperer in Darkness", and more. The perfect collection for horror lovers and fans of Lovecraft's terrifying fiction. Read & Co. is publishing this classic collection of short stories as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition complete with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.

Sleeplessness has long been a blessing and a curse for many a writer. Detrimental to health and concentration yet frequently a fantastic source of creativity, sleeplessness has been both topic and motivation for innumerable written works. This fantastic collection brings together a variety of poems connected to sleeplessness written by some of the most influential poets to have ever existed, including Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Dickinson and others. Highly recommended for poetry lovers and night owls alike. The poems include: ΓÇ£Bells in the Rain, by Elinor WylieΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£Insomnia, by Dante Gabriel RossettiΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£The Sleepers, by Walt WhitmanΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£Hours Continuing Long, by Walt WhitmanΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£To Sleep, by William WordsworthΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£Astrophil And Stella 39, Come Sleep! O Sleep, The Certain Knot of Peace, by Sir Philip SidneyΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£Sonnet 27, by William ShakespeareΓÇ¥, ΓÇ£The First Part, Sonnet 9, by William DrummondΓÇ¥, etc. As part of our poetry imprint, "Ragged Hand", Read & Co. is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic poetry for the enjoyment of a new generation of readers.

Immerse yourself in the tumultuous story of head-strong Kristin as she battles through life in medieval Norway. From the beloved Norwegian author Sigrid Undset, this richly detailed trilogy features all three books in the Kristin Lavransdatter series.Set in 14th-century Norway, Kristin is rebellious and determined to live by her own rules, often disobeying her parents and ignoring others' warnings. From forbidden love to balancing motherhood with inner conflict, this trilogy follows Kristin from birth to death in The Garland, The Mistress of Husaby and The Cross.Within this work, Sigrid Undset beautifully captures the political and religious undertones of Norwegian society at the time, writing in the lyrical style often found in 20th century modernist work. Themes of conflict, politics, sin and redemption are intricately woven into this historical fiction trilogy that led to Undset being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928.Bringing three classics to life in an exciting trilogy edition, Read & Co. Books has republished Kristin Lavransdatter complete with an excerpt from Six Scandinavian Novelists by Alrik Gustafrom. This volume is a must-read for those with an interest in medieval Scandinavia.

Originally published in "Harper's Magazine" in 1903 and 1904, "Italian Fantasies" is a 1910 work by British author Israel Zangwill (1864-1926). Highly recommended for those with an interest in Italy and Italian history. Contents include: "Of Beauty, Faith, And Death - A Rhapsody By Way Of Prelude", "Fantasia Napolitana - Being A Reverie Of Aquariums, Museums, And Dead Christs", "The Carpenter's Wife - A Capriccio", "The Earth The Centre Of The Universe - Or The Absurdity Of Astronomy", "Of Autocosms Without Facts - Or The Emptiness Of Religions", etc. Israel Zangwill was a leading figure in cultural Zionism during the 19th century, as well as close friend of father of modern political Zionism, Theodor Herzl. In later life, he renounced the seeking of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. A notable portion of Zangwill's work concentrated on ghetto life and earned him the nickname ""the Dickens of the Ghetto"". Other notable works by this author include: "Dreamers of the Ghetto" (1898), "Grandchildren of the Ghetto" (1892 ), and "Children of the Ghetto: A Study of a Peculiar People" (1892). This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from "English Humourists of To-Day" by J. A. Hammerton.