At the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft
In this chilling tale, an Antarctic expedition led by Dr. William Dyer from Miskatonic University uncovers ancient, alien ruins and a dangerous secret that forces them to question their understanding of the universe and their own sanity. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter remnants of a prehistoric, monstrous civilization, which they believe could have been the original creators of life on Earth. The story is filled with Lovecraft's signature cosmic horror and themes of forbidden knowledge, non-human influences on humanity, and the insignificance of humans in the universe.
The 562nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Words
- 40,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 4th on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)
- 29th on The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time (Paste Magazine)
- 78th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 507th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 718th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1766th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Horror Writer Association's Top 40 Horror Books of All Time (Horror Writer Association)
- Horror Literature: A Core Collection and Reference Guide (Book edited by Marshall B. Tymn)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)