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The Call of Cthulhu. By H. P. Lovecraft. Audiobook
H.P. Lovecraft's seminal novella, "The Call of Cthulhu," delves into the realm of cosmic horror, where humanity is confronted with the vastness and indifference of the universe. The story unfolds through a series of fragmentary accounts, each revealing a piece of the enigma surrounding Cthulhu, an ancient, unfathomably powerful being that lies dormant in the sunken city of R'lyeh, waiting for the stars to align in a cosmic dance that will signal its return.
The first account comes from a copy of the Necronomicon, a forbidden tome of ancient knowledge. It describes Cthulhu as a monstrous deity with a form resembling a cephalopod, with a bloated body, multiple arms, and a gaping maw filled with tentacles. Cthulhu is said to have ruled Earth millions of years ago, but was overthrown and imprisoned beneath the sea by the Elder Gods, benevolent beings that sought to protect humanity from such cosmic terrors.
The second account comes from a Norwegian sailor named Gustaf Johansen, who recounts his encounter with a monstrous creature on a desolate island in the Pacific Ocean. Johansen's vessel, the Alert, was part of a whaling expedition that stumbled upon the island, which was shrouded in a thick, unnatural mist. As they ventured inland, they encountered a group of degenerate cultists who worshipped Cthulhu and were preparing for his return. The cultists attacked the Alert, and a fierce battle ensued, resulting in the deaths of most of the crew. Johansen managed to escape with a few survivors, but the sight of Cthulhu, which they glimpsed briefly, left them mentally shattered.
The third account comes from the diary of a British psychic named Edward Derby, who became obsessed with the Cthulhu Mythos. Derby's sanity deteriorated as he delved deeper into the occult, culminating in a series of terrifying visions in which he was contacted by Cthulhu's consciousness. Derby eventually attempted to travel to R'lyeh, but he was murdered by a mob of villagers who feared his sanity had been tainted by the cult.
The story concludes with a series of newspaper clippings and letters that describe various encounters with Cthulhu's minions, known as Deep Ones, and his human cultists. These reports hint at the growing influence of Cthulhu, suggesting that his return may be imminent.
"The Call of Cthulhu" is a chilling exploration of cosmic horror, where humanity is dwarfed by the vastness of the universe and the existence of beings that transcend our understanding. Lovecraft's prose is masterful in creating an atmosphere of dread and uncertainty, leaving the reader with a sense of cosmic insignificance and the chilling realization that humanity is just a tiny speck in a universe teeming with ancient, malevolent forces.
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00:00:00 Epigraph
00:00:54 Part 1. The Horror In Clay
00:18:21 Part 2. The Tale Of Inspector Legrasse
00:47:14 Part 3. The Madness From The Sea [aQcHO2jxLGs] |