| Author |
Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin), 1906-1936 |
| Illustrator |
Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971 |
| Title |
Dig me no grave
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| Original Publication |
United States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1937.
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| Series Title |
Cthulhu Mythos Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Dig Me No Grave" by Robert E. Howard is a short horror story written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into themes of dark magic, evil legacies, and the occult, centering on the eerie events following the death of a man named John Grimlan. It weaves elements of supernatural horror and psychological dread, making it a compelling tale for fans of gothic fiction. The story unfolds as Kirowan and his friend John Conrad receive unsettling news about the death of the reclusive and sinister John Grimlan. Conrad is tasked with fulfilling Grimlan's bizarre last wishes, which include an arcane ritual involving black candles and an ancient incantation. As they navigate Grimlan’s dark house filled with ominous markings and forgotten secrets, they encounter a mysterious oriental figure and experience a terrifying ritual that culminates in the supernatural and unexplainable. Ultimately, they witness a climactic horror that suggests Grimlan's long-cultivated ties to dark forces lead to a chilling and inevitable conclusion, leaving them to grapple with the horrors unleashed by his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Horror tales
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71066 |
| Release Date |
Jun 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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