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The Rats in the Walls
Uncovering ancient horrors in a Gothic estate of madness and dreadBy Howard Phillips Lovecraft
Length52m
About this audiobook
In "The Rats in the Walls," H.P. Lovecraft crafts a chilling narrative that merges elements of gothic horror and psychological dread, encapsulating a tale of ancestral secrets and the perils of humanity's insatiable curiosity. Set in the eerie backdrop of the decaying ancestral manor of the protagonist, this short story exemplifies Lovecraft's distinctive style, characterized by elaborate descriptions, a dense atmosphere of foreboding, and an overarching theme of cosmic horror. The reader is drawn into a labyrinthine journey as the investigation of mysterious sounds leads to horrifying revelations, reflecting Lovecraft's critique of modernity contrasted with ancient, primal fears in the context of 1920s America. Lovecraft, often hailed as the progenitor of modern horror fiction, was profoundly influenced by his own experiences with the unsettling aspects of history and architecture. The eerie imagery and complex themes of "The Rats in the Walls" can be traced to Lovecraft's extensive knowledge of ancient lore and his fascination with the supernatural. His tumultuous upbringing and encounters with societal alienation permeate his work, deepening the existential angst prevalent in his narratives. This story is a must-read for enthusiasts of horror literature and those intrigued by the intersections of psychological and supernatural terror. Readers will find themselves enveloped in Lovecraft's formidable prose and may well be compelled to reflect on the darker sides of human nature and ancestral legacies.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror
Length52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text
The Night OceanHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Robert Hayward Barlow1h 44m$2 · $0.00
The TrapHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Henry St. Clair Whitehead57m$2 · $0.00
The MoundHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Zealia Bishop6h 34m$1 · $0.00
Collected Works 1917-1924Howard Phillips Lovecraft9h 5m$6 · $0.00
Audiolibrinpillole #01: Il Richiamo di CthulhuHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Librinpillole2h 1m$12
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Le DescendantHoward Phillips Lovecraft12m$4 · $0.00
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Old BugsHoward Phillips Lovecraft12m$4 · $0.00
The Call of CthulhuHoward Phillips Lovecraft1h 24m$2 · $0.00
L'étrange haute maison dans la brumeHoward Phillips Lovecraft32m$4 · $0.00
Le très vieux peupleHoward Phillips Lovecraft25m$4 · $0.00
Le clergyman maléfiqueHoward Phillips Lovecraft16m$4 · $0.00
Le festivalHoward Phillips Lovecraft32m$4 · $0.00
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La transition de Juan RomeroHoward Phillips Lovecraft27m$4 · $0.00
L'AlchimisteHoward Phillips Lovecraft28m$4 · $0.00
Glacier's EdgeR. A. Salvatore13h 44m$33 · $0.00
Haint BlueStephanie Alexander11h 55m$23
Master UnchainedTina Folsom8h 16m$12 · $0.00
Good OmensNeil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett12h 33m$33 · $0.00
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Complete Edition)Arthur Conan Doyle12h 28m$1 · $0.00
Dark of NightJonathan Maberry, Rachael Lavin4h 59m$20 · $0.00
The Renegade HunterLynsay Sands10h 7m$29 · $0.00
The Fall of the House of CabalJonathan L. Howard14h 54m$23
Under Western Eyes (Unabridged Deluxe Edition)Joseph Conrad35h 39m$2 · $0.00
All I Want for Christmas Is a VampireKerrelyn Sparks10h 27m$29 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m$33 · $0.00
Jane EyreCharlotte Brontë21h 2m$2 · $0.00
The ExorcistWilliam Peter Blatty12h 52m5 (2)$8 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Mary ShelleyMary Shelley128h 25m$2 · $0.00
Twice TemptedJeaniene Frost8h 17m$26 · $0.00
Between Two FiresChristopher Buehlman14h 25m$23
1984George Orwell12h 18m$25 · $0.00
The Collected WorksJosephine Tey66h 11m$2 · $0.00
Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireGreg Keyes8h 31m$23
Hollywood DeadRichard Kadrey9h 22m$29 · $0.00
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