The case of Charles Dexter Ward by H. P. Lovecraft

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Author Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Illustrator Ferman, Harry, 1906-1973
Title The case of Charles Dexter Ward
Original Publication New York, NY: Weird Tales, 1941.
Note Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" by H. P. Lovecraft is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Charles Dexter Ward, a young man from Providence, Rhode Island, whose intense obsession with his mysterious ancestor, Joseph Curwen, leads him down a dark and occult path filled with horrors steeped in witchcraft and ancient evils. The novel explores themes of madness, ancestry, and the dangers of forbidden knowledge, all hallmarks of Lovecraft's signature style. The opening of the book introduces Charles Dexter Ward as a patient in a private mental institution, having vanished under mysterious circumstances. As we learn about his background, it becomes clear he was an antiquarian, deeply intrigued by historical relics and genealogy. His obsession grows when he discovers his lineage to the enigmatic Joseph Curwen, a figure connected to dark witchcraft and alchemical pursuits. The narrative escalates as Ward becomes increasingly consumed by his ancestor's past, leading to a series of bizarre and horrifying events that foreshadow the madness to come. The prologue sets a chilling atmosphere, hinting at the haunting experiences that will unfold as Ward's quest for knowledge blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Horror tales
Subject Physicians -- Fiction
Subject Mentally ill -- Fiction
Subject Magic -- Fiction
Subject Alchemists -- Fiction
Subject Providence (R.I.) -- Fiction
Subject Mass murder -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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