"At the Mountains of Madness" is an atmospheric story by H.P. Lovecraft that takes place in the desolate, icy landscape of Antarctica. The narrative follows an ill-fated scientific expedition led by Dr. William Dyer. As they explore the ancient and mysterious mountain range, they uncover a lost civilization known as the Elder Things. These ancient beings are depicted as bizarre and alien, with strange hieroglyphs and architecture. The expedition members soon realize that the Elder Things are not the only inhabitants of the mountains, as they encounter terrifying and enigmatic creatures called the Shoggoths. These shape-shifting entities pose a grave threat to the expedition, leading to a harrowing battle for survival. Dr. Dyer, the lone survivor, recounts the horrors he witnessed and warns against any further exploration of the region. Lovecraft's story explores themes of forbidden knowledge, the insignificance of humanity in the face of ancient and malevolent forces, and the fragility of the human mind when confronted with the unknown.
Συγγραφέας: H.P. Lovecraft
Τίτλος βιβλίου: At the Mountains of Madness
Διαστάσεις: 14x21
ISBN 978-618-861-329-4
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