Why would that offend. Lovecraft would take that as a huge compliment. Truly. He hated that men grew to forget the dreams of their childhood. It's why he writes of dream states so often.
I’m quite addicted to these to help me sleep. It started so unintentionally, with me just listening to them while laying down in the day, that led to naps now BOOM! Some of them I cannot get through 5 minutes of without falling asleep. Good for my sleep, bad for listening to these great stories.
this is not story; this is poetry. a rolling thunder of exposition and limber tongue lightning. beat, beat. beat, a popping of slithering adjective and slurring of verb done and undone in meandering undulating and yet clip tone. it is like peering over the shoulder of a master painter at the easel with that growing tightening of wonder shaking at the threads of life suddenly over stretched upon the invisible cosmic loom. a thrumming searing of the senses both numbing and heightening to a fullness of conjecture without surmise or release of exhaustion. rather an almost exhortation shuddering beyond pageantry as one experiences in the arms of a shy stranger woman at a street dance who yanks you out of the passing crowd with a smile soothing of apprehension while increasing heady alarm. the author is a gift of the muses for all. the voice of the presenter is masterful. the recording first rate. this entire series is outstanding. cookies for everyone.
Discovered!!! I'm 16, I play video games, watch TV and the lot. But I still feel it necessary to learn more of writers like this. Whether for historical purposes or entertainment. In my opinion, I think of the silent hill series as the pinnacle of horror; and knowing of the Lovecraftian inspiration to many horror story's, it seems like I'm obligated to read Lovecraft's work as to not be ignorant of the impact of them. And I love all the stories very much!!!
this has always been one of my favourite stories by lovecraft. Its got a light feeling that makes it more enjoyable for me than some of his "creepier" work, while there is still that note of something darker
I agree, great story. I just love the elaborate detailed descriptive prose - great imagination. I can only listen to audio recordings of Lovecraft if read by Gordon Gould though. He compliments Lovecraft with his creepy, knowing and crystal clear voice. A perfect combination!
I first heard of Lovecraft from a fellow freshman at New College of Florida, George Norton I think was his name. He had copied out the first long paragraph of this story and kept it folded in his wallet to read to his friends as "the most beautiful piece of writing I've ever heard." And it evokes a sense of wonder as few other openings can. By anthropomorphizing the forces of nature, even cosmic forces ("tales planets tell planets in the night"), Lovecraft imbues them with intentions toward us, whether for good or for ill in his universe, largely a matter of chance.
Over the past 3 days I've devoured 16 of lovecrafts short stories while audiobooks played along to keep my pace. This channels submissions are top notch, thanks for your contribution
Im quite young, 16, and I love horror the most out of any genre. Silent hill being my personal favorite, with the immense incorporation of representation and meaning. And I've known of H.P Lovecraft, and his influence on the horror genre, for a very long time, but never got to reading any of his books. And now I've gathered the time to start. And this channel is making it so much easier to read! So thank you very much! I hope to advance my vernacular throughout.
I feel compelled to comment on this fantastic story that I just finished. The reading of HP Lovecraft is always good, but I find this particular story excellent. He uses paper as his canvas and words as his paint as he pulls you into his story. His descriptions of the village and the small cottage up on that Cliff are very frightening and thorough. The man intrigued by the stories he hears in the Village and is eager to learn what goes on in that Cottage occupied by that strange man. The story invelops you similar to a shroud of mist. One cannot predict where the next two to three minutes will take you in this fantastic Tale. Should be listen to late in the evening when all is quiet and with headphones. 😈
I love how Lovecraft gives a shout-out to The Terrible Old Man here. I hadn't noticed that the last time I read this. It makes sense, I guess, they both take place in "Kingsport". Also - can I come with you guys?
Very well read. I read this to a friend once and know how hard it can be because of the long sentences. Sad that the mp3-compression adds many creaks and squeaking.
mrjroc318 Hm, Garret's name comes up on Audible.com for a Walls of Eryx reading but the voice doesn't sound like this one. I'd really like to find more by this guy.
I find the writing of HP Lovecraft to be oddly comforting.
Me too. It's because its oddly true and so intuitive to real life in such a magical way. And still relates to many modern life issues today.
see also: Clark ashton smith and Robert E Howard. They were all friends and each had a unique way of evoking that strange comfort.
He frightens the bejesus out of me.
i listen to it most nights to fall asleep.
Lovecraft is uncannily singular and his eldritch exposition far exceeds the puerile logic of three dimensional reality.
Dude, I love these stories. I hope this isn't offensive to say, but these stories help me fall asleep. This is my absolute favorite.
Why would that offend. Lovecraft would take that as a huge compliment. Truly. He hated that men grew to forget the dreams of their childhood. It's why he writes of dream states so often.
Actually, I also did that many times and still do time to time. It's one of the best ways to fall asleep if you ask me. :D
agreed. For some reason even with insomnia. Lovecrafts stories cause me to sleep deeply through the night.
I’m quite addicted to these to help me sleep. It started so unintentionally, with me just listening to them while laying down in the day, that led to naps now BOOM! Some of them I cannot get through 5 minutes of without falling asleep. Good for my sleep, bad for listening to these great stories.
Me too, man
this is not story; this is poetry. a rolling thunder of exposition and limber tongue lightning. beat, beat. beat, a popping of slithering adjective and slurring of verb done and undone in meandering undulating and yet clip tone. it is like peering over the shoulder of a master painter at the easel with that growing tightening of wonder shaking at the threads of life suddenly over stretched upon the invisible cosmic loom. a thrumming searing of the senses both numbing and heightening to a fullness of conjecture without surmise or release of exhaustion. rather an almost exhortation shuddering beyond pageantry as one experiences in the arms of a shy stranger woman at a street dance who yanks you out of the passing crowd with a smile soothing of apprehension while increasing heady alarm. the author is a gift of the muses for all. the voice of the presenter is masterful. the recording first rate. this entire series is outstanding. cookies for everyone.
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I never tire of his imagination. So glad someone took the time to upload his work. Hopefully more young people discover this.
His stories definitely deserve more exposure. Thanks for visiting!
Discovered!!! I'm 16, I play video games, watch TV and the lot. But I still feel it necessary to learn more of writers like this. Whether for historical purposes or entertainment.
In my opinion, I think of the silent hill series as the pinnacle of horror; and knowing of the Lovecraftian inspiration to many horror story's, it seems like I'm obligated to read Lovecraft's work as to not be ignorant of the impact of them. And I love all the stories very much!!!
The prose in this is awesome. I mean lovecraft's Works usually are but this one is less horror and more Beauty.
Yes, many of his prose are actually beautiful. His writing is still very underrated.
I love the air of mystery and the mystical in this one. It tugs at one's sense of curiosity.
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this has always been one of my favourite stories by lovecraft. Its got a light feeling that makes it more enjoyable for me than some of his "creepier" work, while there is still that note of something darker
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I agree, great story. I just love the elaborate detailed descriptive prose - great imagination. I can only listen to audio recordings of Lovecraft if read by Gordon Gould though. He compliments Lovecraft with his creepy, knowing and crystal clear voice. A perfect combination!
I first heard of Lovecraft from a fellow freshman at New College of Florida, George Norton I think was his name. He had copied out the first long paragraph of this story and kept it folded in his wallet to read to his friends as "the most beautiful piece of writing I've ever heard." And it evokes a sense of wonder as few other openings can. By anthropomorphizing the forces of nature, even cosmic forces ("tales planets tell planets in the night"), Lovecraft imbues them with intentions toward us, whether for good or for ill in his universe, largely a matter of chance.
Over the past 3 days I've devoured 16 of lovecrafts short stories while audiobooks played along to keep my pace. This channels submissions are top notch, thanks for your contribution
Lovecraft also mentions "Ulthar" from his short story "The Cats of Ulthar" in this one.
This guy is the best narrator ever!
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Im quite young, 16, and I love horror the most out of any genre. Silent hill being my personal favorite, with the immense incorporation of representation and meaning. And I've known of H.P Lovecraft, and his influence on the horror genre, for a very long time, but never got to reading any of his books. And now I've gathered the time to start. And this channel is making it so much easier to read! So thank you very much! I hope to advance my vernacular throughout.
Hi Corbin! You are in for a wild ride! Once you go Lovecraft, there's no turning back! ;)
Such beautiful lines to open this story, very poetic prose
Thank you so much for all of your uploads, exemplary channel!
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...so beautiful. This is definitely my favorite of Lovecraft's short stories.
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This is my favorite Lovecraft story. So brilliant.
Good choice! Thanks for listening and have a great weekend!
Fascinating...a vacation cottage and way station for the maritime gods!
I feel compelled to comment on this fantastic story that I just finished. The reading of HP Lovecraft is always good, but I find this particular story excellent.
He uses paper as his canvas and words as his paint as he pulls you into his story.
His descriptions of the village and the small cottage up on that Cliff are very frightening and thorough. The man intrigued by the stories he hears in the Village and is eager to learn what goes on in that Cottage occupied by that strange man.
The story invelops you similar to a shroud of mist. One cannot predict where the next two to three minutes will take you in this fantastic Tale.
Should be listen to late in the evening when all is quiet and with headphones.
😈
This was one of the first tales from Lovecraft I read and fondly recall it
I love how this story bridges the Dream Cycle period with the Cthulhu Mythos period.
Me too because I ADORE Dream Cycle and had a harder time getting into the Cthulhu stories.
Loving these stories!
No matter how many times I listen to this I never get tired of it, the part that always catches is the part about elfin horns
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I love how Lovecraft gives a shout-out to The Terrible Old Man here. I hadn't noticed that the last time I read this. It makes sense, I guess, they both take place in "Kingsport".
Also - can I come with you guys?
There's also a shout-out to 'The Festival' with that mention of the caverns beneath the hospital.
Everything he writes has some nod to other writings he has done. In Haunter of Darkness he nods of the old man as well.
i fall asleep listening to this as well.
That's the best way to fall asleep! :D
Good imagery. Dark, but I sleep well to it.
Fantastic! Thank you!
Also, I subscribed. This channel has a gold mine of content!
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Don't you hate it when Kingsport sends your investigator to this space?
My boy yonsuth-eloth talkin bout dropping bomb ass brimstone on these dank pastures
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I lived in a city named Kingsport. 🙂
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The narrator’s voice has become my inner monologue; like audible chocolate.
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Such great stuff. Keep it up!
Will do so! Thanks for listening!
My pleasure, the world needs people like you so people can find literary masterpieces. Thank you!
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This one isn't horror. Seems like it could be a children's story or maybe something Tolkien would write.
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And?
Amazing👍👍👍
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Very well read. I read this to a friend once and know how hard it can be because of the long sentences. Sad that the mp3-compression adds many creaks and squeaking.
This reminds me of the Other Gods in Barazi the Wise climbed Hatheg-Kla to see the Gods of Earth in the Dreamlands.
This has a better ending than The Other Gods, and it is the one mentioning of The Elder Gods especially Nodens, Lord of the Great Abyss.
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Do anyone else hear the voices in the background?
Yes I do
Yup
Who's the narrator?
Gordon Gould.
@@Electreel64 alright... Thank you very much 😊
Can anyone name the reader?
Kenneth Sterling
I'm sorry...it's actually Garret Brubaker
mrjroc318 Hm, Garret's name comes up on Audible.com for a Walls of Eryx reading but the voice doesn't sound like this one. I'd really like to find more by this guy.
I don't know about Audible.com, but Garret does read "In the Walls of Eryx" here on RUclips.
That version is definitely the same voice, thanks! I wonder what's up with Audible. Their version of Eryx sounds rather amateurish.
I don’t dislike this but I have a hard time concentrating on the voice.
NOT Repping
. it.
Lovecraft was a weirdo and his stories are good insomnia cures.
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