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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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In addition to his famous classics of horror and science fiction, H.P. Lovecraft wrote tens of thousands of fascinating letters. In each episode Sean Branney and Andrew Leman of the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society read one of those letters and then discuss it.

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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The Unknown the Weird and the Impossible 1:23:56

2 years ago1:23:56

1:23:56

In what may be our last episode, we explore two letters: one from early in HPL's life and one from near the end. We reflect on what we've learned over a multi-year deep dive into HPL's letters and what it means to a be a Lovecraft fan.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Strange Stories 43:23

2 years ago43:23

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In which a letter from HPL to Clark Ashton Smith is dissected by Sean, Andrew and our special guest hosts: Chris Lackey and Chad Fifer of the podcast Strange Studies of Strange Stories . It's an episode brimming with weird tales, and of course, cats.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Barbaric 2:38:22

2 years ago2:38:22

2:38:22

In which guest podcaster Martin Andersson of Sweden joins Sean and Andrew for a discussion of a challenging letter. Classic topics like HPL's favorite foods hide in the shadows cast by topics like police brutality and slavery. Not for the faint of heart.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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We Are Mostly Puppets 4:38:04

2 years ago4:38:04

4:38:04

A super-sized episode about one of HPL's longest letters. In this 70 page monster, HPL writes to Woodburn Harris and covers topics such as ethics, aesthetics, art, and the fall of the Roman Empire. Content warning: this episode features a few instances of the word we bleep. Brace yourself - we're going to be here for a while...…

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Brawny Viragoes 1:22:54

2 years ago1:22:54

1:22:54

In which HPL engages with Texas author Robert E. Howard in a feisty debate about police brutality, chivalry, barbarianism and more. But all is well in the end as they celebrate their mutual love of cats and ice cream.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Letters to Sonny — a Hay Homecoming 1:16:18

2 years ago1:16:18

1:16:18

We explore a feisty letter from HPL to Frank Belknap Long. It's part of a recent acquisition of Lovecraft letters donated to the John Hay Library at Brown. Sean & Andrew visit the Hay for a chat with HPL's personal librarian: Heather Cole.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Live from NecronomiCon 1:17:50

3 years ago1:17:50

1:17:50

In which Sean and Andrew record a live show at NecronomiCon Providence. There they read an exchange of letters published in the newspaper between a local astronomy enthusiast and the astronomically inclined HPL. Hilarity ensues.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Rapidly Ascending to Cosmic Matters 1:07:07

3 years ago1:07:07

1:07:07

In which HPL writes young Donald Wandrei and opines about man's place in the vastness of the cosmos. Sean and Andrew discuss the Webb telescope and the history of man's understanding of the universe.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Elizabeth and the New York Boys 2:14:31

3 years ago2:14:31

2:14:31

In which HPL writes his Aunt Lillian a diary letter describing a month of his life while living with Sonia in New York. He recounts two outings to Elizabeth, New Jersey and numerous excursions with his New York pals. Bleep Warning: this episode contains three instances of the word we bleep. https://www.hplhs.org/voluminous74.php…

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Candidates for Immortality 1:04:29

3 years ago1:04:29

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In which publisher E. Haldeman-Julius writes ABOUT a letter from H.P. Lovecraft in which HPL provided lists of his favorite and least favorite people in history. Hear HPL celebrate Epicurus and Remy de Gourmont while he bags on T.S. Eliot and Jesus.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Nazis, Gangsters and Elvis 1:21:41

3 years ago1:21:41

1:21:41

In which HPL writes to J. Vernon Shea about his wonderful new flat at 66 College Street. He also talks about Nazis and movies which leads Sean and Andrew to discuss the Hays Code in motion pictures, Elvis and much more.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Enemies of Civilization 1:35:33

3 years ago1:35:33

1:35:33

In which HPL vigorously engages with fellow author Robert E. Howard regarding barbarism, civilization, the Wild West and European nations invading neighboring countries.

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Curious Wonders and Spaghetti 55:39

3 years ago55:39

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In which HPL writes to his "grandson" Frank Belknap Long of his explorations of never-before-seen neighborhoods of old colonial Providence, including Federal Hill with its many Italian immigrants. We are proud to bring you the complete version of this letter which has previously only been published as a very brief excerpt! Be sure to visit the web page for this episode to see new info we did not have at recording time.…

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Everyone's a Critic 1:46:19

3 years ago1:46:19

1:46:19

HPL's correspondence with his amateur press buddy Edward H. Cole is revealed through six letters. Spanning decades, the letters explore art criticism, colonial architecture, condolences, and even a letter to a six month old baby!

Voluminous: The Letters of H.P. Lovecraft

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Witch-Haunted Salem and Other Ghastliness 1:22:02

3 years ago1:22:02