At the Mountains of Madness

At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft Although not one of his more renowned works, and criminally ignored during the author’s lifetime, Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness embodies everything that made him such a distinctive and celebrated writer. The novella depicts the events of a doomed Antarctica expedition in 1930. Narrated retrospectively by Dr. William Dyer, the tale is classic Lovecraft and abounds with lost civilizations, aliens, mythical creatures, hidden worlds, insanity, and the unfathomable mysteries that lie beyond the veil.

The novella was pivotal in introducing the public at large to the theory of ancient astronauts visiting Earth and Antarctica’s unique place as a land of adventure and secrets. At times, the words on the page struggle to contain Lovecraft’s vivid and astonishing imagination, and the breadth and scale of his vision are simply breathtaking. The account of the “old ones” who journeyed from the stars millions of years ago is inspiring, unsettling, but always thought-provoking. 

At the Mountains of Madness provides numerous links to Lovecraft’s huge catalog of work. It is a must-read for established fans and those looking for a taste of why Lovecraft was renowned as the master of horror and such an accomplished writer.