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Lovecraft Mythos - Cosmic Horror

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H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos is a shared universe far larger and more terrifying than that of humanity, where ancient, malevolent beings known as the Great Old Ones slumber in the depths of space or time. After Lovecraft's death, the Mythos has been expanded and developed by many authors, including August Derleth, Clark Ashton Smith, and Robert E. Howard. These and many other authors have helped to flesh out the Mythos into a rich and complex Dark Universe.

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[–] umbraroze@piefed.social 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

"A Study in Emerald" by Neil Gaiman (...bflrgh) included a bunch of random fictitious advertisements between the chapters. Doesn't seem so far-fetched now.

[–] MattW03@lemmy.ca 29 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] axexrx@lemmy.world 20 points 1 week ago (2 children)

And yet were talking about well documented racist hp lovecraft?

[–] lauha@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You can like persons works without liking them personally.

You can always get books without supporting the author either by buying used or by sailing the high seas

[–] axexrx@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Right, but the same is true for Gaiman. Im just pointing out it seems odd to cancel one but not the other.

[–] MattW03@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 week ago

Well... A 19th century (lately repent) racist is not exactly the same as a modern day man rapist in my book. Still, the gif was meant as a joke, not an intention of 'cancel' his existence.

And about the accusation we can only wait and see: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/03/04/neil-gaimneil-gaiman-denies-babysitter-rape-lawsuit/81423615007/

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 9 points 1 week ago

Can't cancel Lovecraft because he is dead.

[–] a4ng3l@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

In 2025? From Marion Zimmer Bradley to Will Smith there’s quite a few that You Shall Not Name when discussing good works. Or so I’m learning while cruising the fediverse.

[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 11 points 1 week ago

Lovecraft is dead, and the royalties for his remaining in-copyright books don’t appear to go to anyone reprehensible. Buying his books won’t affect the overall level of racism (though some of his writing has aged less well than other parts).