The Shadow Out of Time (annotated)

by H. P. Lovecraft

Overview

The Shadow Out of Time is a classic American horror story by H. P. Lovecraft. An indirect explanation of the Great Race of Yith, an extraterrestrial species with the ability to travel through space and time. The Yithians accomplish this by switching bodies with hosts from the intended spatial or temporal destination. The story implies that the effect when seen from the outside is similar to spiritual possession.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781523262885
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	01/07/2016
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937), commonly known as H. P. Lovecraft, was an American author known for his works of horror fiction (many of which have been adapted into movies). Having died in obscure poverty, he achieved posthumous fame for his books and stories. Today, he is best known for his take on The Call of Cthulhu. Because of his influence on contemporary writers and the development of his unique style known as "Lovecraftian," he is often compared to Edgar Allan Poe.