While this particular story was an occasional slog to get through, it was still profound in many ways. Lovecraft's initial description of the city (as quoted in the beginning of your video) resonates with me deeply, having many times in my life experienced the stirring nostalgia of mysterious dreamlit vistas, basked in golden light. I don't recall these dreams as often in adulthood, but in my younger years I would dream of immense temples standing in distant misty valleys. They truly do feel intimately personal, and very much snatched away. Lovecraft did a phenomenal job at putting that strange, longing feeling into words.
The eleventh episode of the Sandman series is devoted entirely to cats. Or rather, their dreams. This episode is very touching. Great inspiration from Lovecraft.
I started reading it many years ago and lost interest. Then, I recently listened to it on Spotify during my morning commute. I was hooked. It's like one of those fractal videos where you fall into a shape, and move towards a small detail of that shape that becomes bigger and bigger, until you fall into a 'detail' of that shape. Like falling down a rabbit holes, one after another. It never ends. Strange experience and stranger beings... one after another. What a wonderful nut case he was! I'm a fan of this story.
The dreamlike nature of this story is what makes it stand against typical lovecraftian horrors. Out of all the things I've read from Lovecraft this one was the most curious for me. I guess, at certain point of our lives we all had this experience when we couldn't tell whether some place or some person we saw in our dreams are figments of our imagination or the actual places and people for which we have some reminiscent memory of. And this story perfectly resonates with this sort of confusion that our brains sometime go through from time to time. Another aspect of this story that I enjoyed was this atmosphere of the journey towards something majestic and beautiful.
glad to see another mythos monday! this has always been one of my favourite Lovecraft stories, I wish he wrote more fantasy, his dream lands are very fun.
Love the intro and great insight on him working some stuff out. Having read this recently for the first time I started early on wondering if it was for me. Then it began to really click, then the cats of Ulthar showed up and the whole thing was really beautiful. By the end it was easily one of my favorite Lovecraft stories!
And so the TBR stack grows ... I road-tripped it to B&N a couple weekends ago and bought the Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales and the classic series 20000 Leagues. Both from a bad case of Vaughan Manor book envy. This channel (and several offshoots from here) is costing me some $$ .... thanks Mike. 🙂 Keep up the good work!
Yesss, I'm so glad you brought this back, I was not subscribed yet when you used to do these videos. And you started with one of my favorites no less! It really is the most fantastic dreamland journey, I feel like I'm right there with Randolph when reading it.
My daughter bought me the book you hold of HP Lovecraft's works. Dream Quest of the Unknown Kadath was the story that stretched my imagination most as the worlds described were the most different from ours.
This story always reminds me of Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan": just like the poem's narrator, Carter is granted glimpses of the wonderful city before having them snatched away. I agree Michael, Lovecraft throws a number of ingredients into the pot (not least of which are cats that travel to the Moon and a crossover with "Pickman's Model") yet "The Dream-Quest Of Unknown Kadath" works because the author keeps the plot moving, not dwelling for too long on any single source of weirdness.
One of my favorite Lovecraft stories. Have you read the Del Rey Lovecraft books? The Dream Quest of the Unknown Kadath is in, “Dreams of Terror and Death” volume.
lovecraft rules cause we have all been there. he triggers dream llike memories. i start to worry that we will all go mad. but it will be a wonderful madness
RUclips suggested this video ironically when I was taking a break from looking for the cat. The cat has fortunately reappeared but I'm definitely going to read this Dreamquest to investigate this cats travelling to the moon phenomenon. Cat disappearances suddenly make more sense. Thanks!
I didn’t realize I would actually suffer booktube withdrawal while away. This is the perfect cure. That sounds pretty great… The way you describe it, it almost sounds like a precursor to the more modern VR world stories. Great review!
I read this novel in high school many years ago. I don’t remember much. There is a sort of follow to the story The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe by Kij Johnson that I haven’t read.
My favorite pronunciation also. My favorite pseudonym, when it's not being used by someone else. Apparently I'm not the only one who's buddy is Nyarla.
This review makes me wonder what you might think of Hodgson's Night Land. Ornately written, dream-like, and good, but I would not recommend for a first Hodgson read.
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I love lovecraft's dream cycle series. I wish he would have written more of them.
While this particular story was an occasional slog to get through, it was still profound in many ways. Lovecraft's initial description of the city (as quoted in the beginning of your video) resonates with me deeply, having many times in my life experienced the stirring nostalgia of mysterious dreamlit vistas, basked in golden light. I don't recall these dreams as often in adulthood, but in my younger years I would dream of immense temples standing in distant misty valleys. They truly do feel intimately personal, and very much snatched away. Lovecraft did a phenomenal job at putting that strange, longing feeling into words.
Dream Quest is definitely an underrated story, all of Lovecraft’s fantasy stories are.
The eleventh episode of the Sandman series is devoted entirely to cats. Or rather, their dreams. This episode is very touching. Great inspiration from Lovecraft.
I started reading it many years ago and lost interest. Then, I recently listened to it on Spotify during my morning commute. I was hooked. It's like one of those fractal videos where you fall into a shape, and move towards a small detail of that shape that becomes bigger and bigger, until you fall into a 'detail' of that shape. Like falling down a rabbit holes, one after another. It never ends. Strange experience and stranger beings... one after another. What a wonderful nut case he was! I'm a fan of this story.
The dreamlike nature of this story is what makes it stand against typical lovecraftian horrors. Out of all the things I've read from Lovecraft this one was the most curious for me. I guess, at certain point of our lives we all had this experience when we couldn't tell whether some place or some person we saw in our dreams are figments of our imagination or the actual places and people for which we have some reminiscent memory of. And this story perfectly resonates with this sort of confusion that our brains sometime go through from time to time. Another aspect of this story that I enjoyed was this atmosphere of the journey towards something majestic and beautiful.
glad to see another mythos monday! this has always been one of my favourite Lovecraft stories, I wish he wrote more fantasy, his dream lands are very fun.
Love the intro and great insight on him working some stuff out. Having read this recently for the first time I started early on wondering if it was for me. Then it began to really click, then the cats of Ulthar showed up and the whole thing was really beautiful. By the end it was easily one of my favorite Lovecraft stories!
He's on my TBR. I need to get this on my reading schedule. Thanks!
"The cats go to the moon."
Of course they do. Why? Because the moon is made of cheese. Cat's don't eat cheese you say?
Well, mice do.
Checkmate.
As long as they don't run into any of those nasty large cats from Saturn. One hairy fustercluck.
I do like your videos, especially when they’re about the works of the Three Musketeers of Weird Tales.
And so the TBR stack grows ... I road-tripped it to B&N a couple weekends ago and bought the Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales and the classic series 20000 Leagues. Both from a bad case of Vaughan Manor book envy. This channel (and several offshoots from here) is costing me some $$ .... thanks Mike. 🙂 Keep up the good work!
Sorry to cost you so much cash 💰!
Yesss, I'm so glad you brought this back, I was not subscribed yet when you used to do these videos. And you started with one of my favorites no less! It really is the most fantastic dreamland journey, I feel like I'm right there with Randolph when reading it.
I really liked this one. One of the most unique reading experiences I’ve ever had.
My daughter bought me the book you hold of HP Lovecraft's works. Dream Quest of the Unknown Kadath was the story that stretched my imagination most as the worlds described were the most different from ours.
Now the cats of Ulthar are calling your name :D
Lovely cat, and you are outstanding again as usually.
Thanks! Lina is a very nice cat.
Always liked this one. Probably much more influential than commonly supposed.
This story always reminds me of Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan": just like the poem's narrator, Carter is granted glimpses of the wonderful city before having them snatched away. I agree Michael, Lovecraft throws a number of ingredients into the pot (not least of which are cats that travel to the Moon and a crossover with "Pickman's Model") yet "The Dream-Quest Of Unknown Kadath" works because the author keeps the plot moving, not dwelling for too long on any single source of weirdness.
I read this one for Horror Mayhem and liked it a lot. It’s interesting to see him doing something more like fantasy.
Dream Quest👍👍👍💯
The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath is one of my favorite short novels, as is A Voyage to Acturus by David Lindsay.
I still need to read that!
One of my favorite Lovecraft stories. Have you read the Del Rey Lovecraft books? The Dream Quest of the Unknown Kadath is in, “Dreams of Terror and Death” volume.
I had most of the Del Rey books at one time.
lovecraft rules cause we have all been there. he triggers dream llike memories. i start to worry that we will all go mad. but it will be a wonderful madness
That’s a lot of deer! 🦌🦌🦌
RUclips suggested this video ironically when I was taking a break from looking for the cat. The cat has fortunately reappeared but I'm definitely going to read this Dreamquest to investigate this cats travelling to the moon phenomenon. Cat disappearances suddenly make more sense. Thanks!
Nice, my favorite story from the Dream Cycle.
The night gaunts were a recurring nightmare HP Lovecraft had when he was a kid after his grandmother died i think
I actually believe that about cats. I remember the "Cats in Space" series as a child which is all true.
I see your fan club has showed up.
How bout some love for Ray Bradbury and Hope Hodgson and Larry Niven
I didn’t realize I would actually suffer booktube withdrawal while away. This is the perfect cure. That sounds pretty great… The way you describe it, it almost sounds like a precursor to the more modern VR world stories. Great review!
What a nice cat to open the video with, looks a lot like my cat Jack. Nice reading and discussion, as always. I hope all is going well.
Thanks! Lina is a great 🐈⬛ cat.
I don´t know if this was intended but Carter sounds just like the German: "Kater" which means a male cat.
Are you reporting from Kadath in this video? And where is the Great Cthulhu?🙀
LoL
Life hacks from HP Lovecraft 🐈⬛🌛
I wonder if Lovecraft was inspired by Robert Chambers' _The King in Yellow_ for the high-priest with the yellow silken mask and robes.
Probably.
I read this novel in high school many years ago. I don’t remember much. There is a sort of follow to the story The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe by Kij Johnson that I haven’t read.
The Johnson book is worth a read IMHO
I spy a BAFS cover in the thumbnail!
I love that series of books.
@@michaelk.vaughan8617 I managed to assemble a complete collection over the last few years. There's something magical about them.
@@ThomasAnderson1111 that’s amazing! I envy you your collection.
It must be chilly up there at rustic Vaughan Lodge. Or are you dressed for a jump to the moon?
It was a bit chilly. And one must always be prepared to jump to the Moon with cats.
I pronounce it Ny-ar-la-THO-tep, which sounds more Egyptian to me. Pronunciation is so difficult since we have few references for this stuff.
I never know if I am pronouncing Lovecraft’s entities correctly.
@@michaelk.vaughan8617 And I find S. T. Joshi's pronunciation of Cthulhu rather ridiculous, but then again, who knows?
@@michaelk.vaughan8617 I used to say Nek-ron-oh-MY-con.
My favorite pronunciation also.
My favorite pseudonym, when it's not being used by someone else.
Apparently I'm not the only one who's buddy is Nyarla.
This review makes me wonder what you might think of Hodgson's Night Land. Ornately written, dream-like, and good, but I would not recommend for a first Hodgson read.
I have read all of Hodgson. I rather liked Night Land despite some of its difficulties.
Hmm, I thought Nyarlathotep was the Crawling Chaos.
You are right, I think.
Yes, Nyarla is the crawling chaos. The messenger of the Old Ones. The only one of Lovecraft's "gods" who takes human form.
Can't imagine the bucket loads of little spherical poo your gonna have in your yard after they are done eating lol
There's been a lot of cat videos on booktube lately 🤔🤔
Cats own the internet.