<p>The Exham Cycle is the latest volume in Robert M. Price's long-running series of weird fiction anthologies (begun by Chaosium in 1993), each one collecting stories that inspired a major tale by H.P. Lovecraft, plus subsequent tales by other writers inspired by that Lovecraft yarn. This time the focus is on HPL's classic tale "The Rats in the Walls." An introductory essay begins the book, and each tale thereafter starts with its own mini-essay aiming to enhance the reader's understanding and enjoyment of the text. We boast the inclusion of important background material by James George Frazer and Sabine Baring-Gould, familiar to Lovecraft but not to many of today's readers, plus great tales by Fiona Macleod, Irvin S. Cobb, Michael Harrison, Edgar Allen Poe, Peter H. Cannon, Robert M. Price, and that old rat catcher himself, H.P. Lovecraft. A special treat is the hilarious appearance of "The Rats in the Walls" from the obscure 1950s men's magazine Zest. "The Rats in the Walls" derives its great power from the almost Jungian plumbing of the depths of heredity and heritage, as De la Poer, seeking to reconnect with his ancestry, unwittingly rediscovers cannibalism, blasphemy, and unspeakable perversion. His tragedy shows how the greatest horror may lurk deep inside us and is better left undisturbed in its sleep. Call it your Inner Azathoth-and start piping!</p>

The Exham Cycle

Literature & Fiction

Price, Robert M.

Fraser, James George

POE, Edgar Allen

MaCleod, Fiona

Cobb, Irvin

HARRISON, Michael

Cannon, Peter

Baring-Gould, Sabine

Lovecraft., H.P

Genre Fiction

Exham Priory

Americans have always enjoyed hearing and delivering entertaining stories; this author kept that in mind. So, if you're in the mood for a good laugh, this is the right book for you! Old-fashioned storyteller Irvin S. Cobb has collected his favorite tales from throughout his life and recorded them here. Some of the stories are as old as they are new because their humor is timeless.These stories need not necessarily be read in order. The table of contents is coveniently, topically arranged, so finding a particular kind of story is easy. You may even pick up some tips about delivering your own humorous anecdotes. If a laugh a day keeps the doctor away, after reading this book you should be in pretty good shape!

A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Pelican Publishing

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