Publisher's Synopsis
What if the land itself rose to avenge the dead you dared to disturb?
In The Moon-Bog, H.P. Lovecraft transports readers to the haunted moorlands of ancient Ireland, where greed and modern ambition awaken a slumbering evil. Denys Barry dreams of transforming his family's ruined castle into a grand manor, draining the surrounding bog despite warnings from locals. Yet beneath the moon's pale glow, the bog reveals its true nature: a watery grave for legions long forgotten.
This modern edition preserves Lovecraft's atmospheric terror while delivering fluid, contemporary prose for today's audience.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Clash of Modern Hubris and Ancient Curse - Witness how industry and arrogance provoke supernatural retribution.
- Eerie Celtic Mythology - Explore legends of drowned warriors, fairy lights, and druidic vengeance woven into cosmic horror.
- Lovecraft's Signature Mood of Encroaching Doom - Experience relentless suspense as creeping mists give way to nightmarish revelation.
- Themes of Greed, Folklore, and Natural Justice - A cautionary tale about desecrating sacred ground for personal gain.
- Enhanced Readability - Carefully updated language maintains Lovecraft's cadence while ensuring clarity for modern readers.
For fans of gothic landscapes, cursed estates, and slow-burn supernatural dread, The Moon-Bog delivers an unforgettable plunge into primordial horror.
