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Lovecraft Corpus - A Weird Fiction Dataset
Based on The Lovecraft Corpus.
Processed by Dr. Tristan Behrens.
Overview
This repository contains a comprehensive corpus of all the works by Howard Phillips Lovecraft, one of the most influential authors of early 20th-century horror fiction. Lovecraft's unique blend of cosmic horror, dark fantasy, and weird fiction has left a lasting impact on the genre, inspiring countless authors, filmmakers, and artists. The corpus includes his full catalog of fiction, from short stories to novellas, and a selection of his most notable essays and letters. Contents
The corpus is organized into the following sections:
- Short Stories: A complete collection of Lovecraft's short stories, including iconic works like The Call of Cthulhu, The Shadow over Innsmouth, The Dunwich Horror, and many others.
- Novellas: All of Lovecraft's longer works, such as At the Mountains of Madness and The Shadow out of Time.
- Collaborations: Works co-authored with other writers, where Lovecraft's distinctive style is evident.
- Essays and Letters: A selection of Lovecraft's essays and personal correspondence that provides insight into his thoughts on writing, horror, and the philosophy of cosmicism.
Usage
This corpus is intended for literary analysis, research, and educational purposes. It serves as a resource for scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the complete body of work by HP Lovecraft.