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The Fantasy Fan, Volume 2, Number 4, December 1934
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Various
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Fantasy Fan, Volume 2, Number 4, December 1934" by Various is a collection of articles and stories centering around the genre of fantasy and weird tales, created during the early 20th century. This period saw a growing interest in speculative fiction, with the magazine celebrating influential authors like Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft. The magazine includes critical essays, reader feedback, and fictional works, emphasizing themes of the bizarre, supernatural, and psychological horror. In this issue, leading figures in the weird fiction movement contribute thoughts and narratives, with a focus on the impact of Edgar Allan Poe on the genre. H. P. Lovecraft's essay highlights Poe's significance in shaping the modern horror narrative, detailing his unique approach to the psychological dimension of fear and artistry. The publication features a range of short stories including "The Laughter of a Ghoul" by Robert Bloch and "The Sorcery of Aphlar" by Duane W. Rimel, each exploring unsettling themes and vivid imagery. The magazine not only aims to entertain with gripping tales but also serves as a forum for fans and writers to dissect and appreciate the evolving landscape of fantasy literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Notes:
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_Fan
- Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2021-03-30
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