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# Lovecraft Corpus - A Weird Fiction Dataset

![Lovecraft Corpus](lovecraft.jpg)

Based on [The Lovecraft Corpus](https://github.com/vilmibm/lovecraftcorpus).

Processed by [Dr. Tristan Behrens](https://de.linkedin.com/in/dr-tristan-behrens-734967a2).


## 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.