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Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft

- White Fragility in the Weird Tales
Af: Dr. or Prof. John L. Steadman Engelsk Paperback

Horror as Racism in H. P. Lovecraft

- White Fragility in the Weird Tales
Af: Dr. or Prof. John L. Steadman Engelsk Paperback
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Providing a new perspective on Lovecraft''s life and work, Horror as Racism in H.P. Lovecraft focuses on the overlap between the writer’s personal beliefs and the racist images and narratives in his speculative fiction.

Building on recent debates about Lovecraft and drawing on the concept of "white fragility," John Steadman argues that the writer''s fiction reflects his feelings of resentment and anger towards non-white persons and was used to advocate for his racist, xenophobic political beliefs – that western civilization was in decline and slavery was justifiable among "superior" civilizations. In making these claims, Lovecraft''s tales pit humans against extra-terrestrial aliens, developing a terrifying, futuristic vision of the Earth as a plantation planet.

The familiar image of Lovecraft as a reclusive, creative genius and mentor to young writer-friends is dismantled through close readings of his fiction and nonfiction – including correspondence, essays, and poetry – and examination of his early biography. This image is replaced by that of a cruel, callous, and, at times, psychotic man, a violently vitriolic racist and white supremacist who hated most of the non-white races.

While some will dismiss the author outright and others will read his fiction but ignore the racism, Horror as Racism in H.P. Lovecraft takes a middle ground: acknowledging Lovecraft''s personal history and heinous intentions, it helps readers navigate the author’s disturbing biography while also getting a better sense of the stories, which remain significant within American science fiction.

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Providing a new perspective on Lovecraft''s life and work, Horror as Racism in H.P. Lovecraft focuses on the overlap between the writer’s personal beliefs and the racist images and narratives in his speculative fiction.

Building on recent debates about Lovecraft and drawing on the concept of "white fragility," John Steadman argues that the writer''s fiction reflects his feelings of resentment and anger towards non-white persons and was used to advocate for his racist, xenophobic political beliefs – that western civilization was in decline and slavery was justifiable among "superior" civilizations. In making these claims, Lovecraft''s tales pit humans against extra-terrestrial aliens, developing a terrifying, futuristic vision of the Earth as a plantation planet.

The familiar image of Lovecraft as a reclusive, creative genius and mentor to young writer-friends is dismantled through close readings of his fiction and nonfiction – including correspondence, essays, and poetry – and examination of his early biography. This image is replaced by that of a cruel, callous, and, at times, psychotic man, a violently vitriolic racist and white supremacist who hated most of the non-white races.

While some will dismiss the author outright and others will read his fiction but ignore the racism, Horror as Racism in H.P. Lovecraft takes a middle ground: acknowledging Lovecraft''s personal history and heinous intentions, it helps readers navigate the author’s disturbing biography while also getting a better sense of the stories, which remain significant within American science fiction.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 264
ISBN-13: 9798765107690
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 8765107691
Udg. Dato: 11 jan 2024
Længde: 22mm
Bredde: 230mm
Højde: 152mm
Forlag: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Oplagsdato: 11 jan 2024
Forfatter(e) Dr. or Prof. John L. Steadman


Kategori Litteraturstudier: fra 1900 til 2000


ISBN-13 9798765107690


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 264


Udgave


Længde 22mm


Bredde 230mm


Højde 152mm


Udg. Dato 11 jan 2024


Oplagsdato 11 jan 2024


Forlag Bloomsbury Publishing USA