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LOVECRAFTIAN TALES & THE OCCULT

Discover the enigmatic world of H.P. Lovecraft, born in Providence, RI, whose work in weird fiction continues to captivate readers. This lecture delves into Lovecraft's notable works, such as "The Call of Cthulhu" and "At the Mountains of Madness," while examining themes of forbidden knowledge, inherited guilt, and the risks of science. Additionally, we explore the occult sciences, from Theosophy to esotericism, highlighting influential figures like Helena Blavatsky. Join us in unraveling the intersection of Lovecraftian fiction and occult knowledge.

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LOVECRAFTIAN TALES & THE OCCULT

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  1. LOVECRAFTIAN TALES & THE OCCULT http://bit.ly/1mNZ3Z1 Prof. Henry Dyer, Ph. D

  2. Lovecraft’s Life • Born in Providence, RI • New Englandis a defining aspect of Lovecraft’swork • Wroteextensively: • Amateur Journalism • Poetry • Letters • Fiction • Duringhis life, hewas best known for hisweird fiction. http://bit.ly/1mNZ3Z1

  3. Most Notable Works • The Tomb (1922) • Azathoth (1938) • The Hound (1924) • The Call of Cthulhu (1928) • The DunwichHorror (1929) • At the Mountains of Madness (1936) • The Shadow Out of Time (1936) http://bit.ly/1mNZ3Z1

  4. CthulhuMythos • Robert Price’sH.P. Lovecraft and the CthulhuMythos • Two stages: • CthulhuMythosProper • August Derleth • Deity’s Classifications: • OuterOnes • Azathoth • Great Old Ones • Cthulhu • Lesser Castes • Shoggoths http://bit.ly/1mNZ3Z1

  5. LovecraftianThemes • ForbiddenKnowledge • InheritedGuilt • Fate • Doom of Civilization • Risks of Science • Religion http://bit.ly/1mNZ3Z1

  6. Occult Sciences • Occult, from the Latin occultusmeaninghidden, secret, refers to knowledge of the paranormal • Beyond pure reason and physical sciences • Theosophy • Esotercism • Most notable occultists: • Helena Blavatsky • Rudolf Steiner • Alice Bailey http://bit.ly/1mNZ3Z1

  7. References • Thomas Wade, http://nbookresearch.blogspot.com • H.P. Blavatsky, "Occult or Exact Science?" The Theosophist, April–May 1886 • H.P. Blavatsky, "Occultism versus the Occult Arts", Lucifer, May 1888 • Rudolf Steiner, Occult Science. • Crabb, G. (1927). English synonyms explained, in alphabetical order, copious illustrations and examples drawn from the best writers. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co. • Underhill, E. (1911). Mysticism, Meridian, New York. • Blavatsky, H. P. (1888). The Secret Doctrine. Whitefish, MT: Kessinger Publishing. • Houghton Mifflin Company. (2004). The American Heritage College Thesaurus. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Page 530. http://bit.ly/1mNZ3Z1

  8. Wantto discussthis lecture and learn more? Go to henrydyerlectures.proboards.com THANK YOU http://bit.ly/1mNZ3Z1

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