The Temple by H.P. Lovecraft (1925)
The story revolves around a group of people who are trapped in an ancient temple with no clear way out. They soon discover that the temple is home to a malevolent deity and various supernatural entities. As they try to escape, they realize that the temple's architecture and layout are designed to prevent them from leaving. The group's sanity begins to deteriorate as they face the horrors within the temple.
By H.P. Lovecraft · First published 1925 · Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy · 5,973 words
First lines
(Manuscript found on the coast of Yucatan.)
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: H.P. Lovecraft
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 5,973 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The narrative explores themes of madness, the unknown, and existential dread, characteristic of horror literature.
- Science Fiction — The story involves a submarine and deep-sea exploration, incorporating speculative elements about ancient civilizations and marine life.
- Fantasy — The presence of supernatural elements, such as the mysterious temple and the protagonist's visions, aligns with fantasy themes.
- Adventure — The protagonist's journey into the depths of the ocean and the exploration of a sunken city reflect adventure genre conventions.
Tags
Cthulhu Mythos · Horror · Fantasy · Supernatural · Occultism · Mythology · Ancient Civilizations · Lost Knowledge · Forbidden Knowledge · Sanity-Blasting · Cosmic Horror · Atmosphere of Dread