The Trap
Exploring the Unknown: A Collection of Dark Tales and Supernatural HorrorsBy Howard Phillips Lovecraft, Henry St. Clair Whitehead
Length57m
About this audiobook
The Trap delves into a mesmerizing tapestry of cosmic horror and the uncanny, weaving together a collection that pushes the boundaries of the genre with deft precision. The anthology invites readers to explore a universe where the mundane unfurls into chilling realms of the supernatural, characterized by a range of literary styles from Gothic imageries and suspense-laden prose to atmospheric horror. Noteworthy tales transport readers to forgotten realms and eldritch horrors that defy comprehension, probing themes of fear, the unknowable, and the otherworldly. This collection stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of weird fiction, promising readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. The anthology showcases the work of prominent authors like Howard Phillips Lovecraft and Henry St. Clair Whitehead, who collectively redefine the paradigms of horror literature. Their stories underscore an era when cosmic horror began to emerge as a distinctive voice within the literary tradition, aligning with the historical and cultural contexts of early 20th-century speculative fiction. This confluence of voices captures the fears and fascinations of their time, reflecting on broader literary movements and the shared human experience of confronting the unknown. The Trap offers readers a rare opportunity to engage with extraordinary narratives that traverse the chasms of fear and wonder. It not only serves as an anthology of horror tales but also as an educational exploration into varied literary techniques and haunting themes. This collection invites readers to lose themselves in the intriguing interplay of terror and curiosity, providing significant insights into the zeitgeist of the authors'Äô periods while encouraging a dialogue that stretches beyond the pages through time and space.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (213)
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GenreHorror, General Fiction
Length57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text
The MoundHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Zealia Bishop6h 42m3.9 (1K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Horror in the MuseumHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Hazel Heald1h 15m4.0 (5.5K)$2 · $0.00
The Rats in the WallsHoward Phillips Lovecraft52m4.2 (15.9K)$1 · $0.00
The Night OceanHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Robert Hayward Barlow1h 44m4.0 (2.3K)$1 · $0.00
The MoundHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Zealia Bishop6h 34m3.9 (1.7K)$2 · $0.00
Collected Works 1917-1924Howard Phillips Lovecraft9h 5m4.5 (29)$6 · $0.00
Audiolibrinpillole #01: Il Richiamo di CthulhuHoward Phillips Lovecraft, Librinpillole2h 1m4.1 (433)$12
Cuentos de LovecraftHoward Phillips Lovecraft3h 6m4.2 (1.6K)$19 · $0.00
Les Rats dans les MursHoward Phillips Lovecraft1h 13m4.0 (12.6K)$4 · $0.00
HypnosHoward Phillips Lovecraft29m3.7 (2K)$4 · $0.00
Le DescendantHoward Phillips Lovecraft12m3.6 (1.1K)$4 · $0.00
Douce ErmengardeHoward Phillips Lovecraft25m2.9 (758)$4 · $0.00
Old BugsHoward Phillips Lovecraft12m3.3 (1.9K)$4 · $0.00
The Call of CthulhuHoward Phillips Lovecraft1h 24m4.2 (141.9K)$2 · $0.00
L'étrange haute maison dans la brumeHoward Phillips Lovecraft32m4.0 (170)$4 · $0.00
Le très vieux peupleHoward Phillips Lovecraft25m4.4 (12)$4 · $0.00
Le clergyman maléfiqueHoward Phillips Lovecraft16m3.0 (1K)$4 · $0.00
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La grotte secrèteHoward Phillips Lovecraft5m2.7 (468)$4 · $0.00
Lost GodsBrom14h 50m4.4 (18.5K)$33 · $0.00
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Corpus HermeticumHermes Trismegistus3h 43m4.4 (8.6K)$7 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m4.3 (211.3K)$33 · $0.00
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1984George Orwell12h 18m4.3 (6M)$25 · $0.00
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War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
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Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
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Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
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