The Call of Cthulhu

by H. P. Lovecraft · audio summary, about 9 min

When Francis Wayland Thurston investigates the papers of his deceased grand-uncle, he uncovers evidence of a secret worldwide cult worshipping Cthulhu—an ancient, monstrous alien god sleeping beneath the ocean in the sunken city of R'lyeh.

Key ideas

• Dissociated knowledge and cosmic truth threaten human sanity when pieced together.
• Mankind is a fleeting, insignificant species compared to ancient cosmic beings.
• Cthulhu and the Great Old Ones communicate with sensitive human minds across the globe through dreams.
• A secret worldwide cult preserves horrific ancient rites while awaiting the rising of R'lyeh.

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