A Reminiscence Dr. Samuel Johnson, H.P. Lovecraft
A Reminiscence Dr. Samuel Johnson, H.P. Lovecraft
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A Reminiscence Dr. Samuel Johnson

Author: H.P. Lovecraft

Narrator: Chris Sorensen

Unabridged: 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 11/01/2013

Categories: Fiction


Synopsis

This is the tale of a 228 year old man, born in 1690, telling about his interactions with Dr. Samuel Johnson. A large part focuses on their belonging to a literary club and the other men who also participated in the club. It is a simple observance of social interactions, as put forth by a very old man and his dated voice.
H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author best known for his work in horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Although he did not warrant much attention while he was alive, he is now considered one of the most influential horror writers of the 20th century. He is famed for creating the shared fictional universe of the Cthulhu Mythos and the fictional magical textbook "Necronomican."

Reviews

Goodreads review by Peter on June 27, 2021

In this satirical piece of fiction we see a timeless Lovecraft meet up with Dr Johnson in London. I especially enjoyed all the major names in poetry having a pint in some illustrious pubs and taverns as I know most of the watering holes from passing by. You can still go to The Mitre for a pint! Reco......more

Goodreads review by José on August 22, 2015

"I am old, very old, and it's time for my afternoon nap." Ah, a man after my own heart. I am very surprised at the low ratings for this story. I found it to be endearing, and quite comical. The story is a parody in every facet of its composition. I kept that in mind, and made sure to not take it seri......more

Goodreads review by Montserrat♨️ on May 20, 2020

Pues, me gustó, y ya.......more

Goodreads review by Eye of Sauron on August 12, 2018

A light and funny little story written in the pompous and antiquated style of Dr. Samuel Johnson (an 18th century English critic) in a fit of comedic self-deprecation. Lovecraft was criticized as sounding like an arrogant old man in his writing, and he himself said he was born two hundred years too......more

Goodreads review by Michael on August 13, 2018

I enjoyed the bits where Lovecraft openly poked fun at his own archaic and vintage style of writing, but the story itself was pretty boring.......more