H. P. Lovecraft
At the Mountains of Madness
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- Title in Russian
- Хребты безумия
- First published
- 1936
- Languages
- Russian and English
- Pages
- about 268
- Edition
- unabridged
Book summary
A group of scientific explorers travels to Antarctica and discovers ancient remains buried under the ice. As they advance, they realize these structures belong to a forgotten civilization far older than humanity. The expedition turns into growing dread in the face of incomprehensible forces. The narrator, witness to events, attempts to reconstruct the truth while warning against future explorations. This story builds an oppressive and mysterious atmosphere, exploring fear of the unknown and the limits of human knowledge. The author creates gradual horror based on discovery and suggestion.
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