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THE PROVIDENCE DREAMER: THE LITERARY LEGACY OF H.P. LOVECRAFT AND HIS PRESENCE IN VIDEO GAMES

Carlos Gómez Gurpegui



 

For many, the figure of HP Lovecraft (1890-1937) represents the definitive fusion between the last throes of gothic terror, derived from Edgard Allan Poe, with weird literature and science fiction that helped establish the genre. His creations, beings alien to Earth, of immense power and hidden intentions, have seeped deep into society over the years thanks to their powerful impact on fans of the genre. The removal of the importance of the human being in the cosmos, the fear of the existence of creatures older than Earth and the discovery of the absence of Gods and protectors are hidden behind creations such as Cthulhu, Nyarlathotep or the Necronomicon. Aesthetic, philosophical and narrative thoughts that come to light through dreams and reflection around her work. The Providence Dreamer is a detailed study of the latest theories and works on Lovecraft, a journey through his teachers, fellow writers and his works that aims to serve as a bridge to build a new imagery about the author in our language. The book also analyzes the influence that his creations have had on the language and mechanics used in video games, as well as in other areas such as board or role-playing games. The reader will also find in this book different reflections on some of the most important video games based on the author's work and on other titles that drink deeply from his philosophy and aesthetic vision. pen companions and their works that aims to serve as a bridge to build a new imagery about the author in our language. The book also analyzes the influence that his creations have had on the language and mechanics used in video games, as well as in other areas such as board or role-playing games. The reader will also find in this book different reflections on some of the most important video games based on the author's work and on other titles that drink deeply from his philosophy and aesthetic vision. pen companions and their works that aims to serve as a bridge to build a new imagery about the author in our language. The book also analyzes the influence that his creations have had on the language and mechanics used in video games, as well as in other areas such as board or role-playing games. The reader will also find in this book different reflections on some of the most important video games based on the author's work and on other titles that drink deeply from his philosophy and aesthetic vision.

 

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Spanish

Hardcover

9788494816826

2018

320

French

Paperback

9782376971047

2021

368

OTHER NAMES

  • EL SOÑADOR DE PROVIDENCE

  • H.P. Lovecraft et le jeu vidéo

 

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