The silver key by H. P. Lovecraft

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Author Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Title The silver key
Original Publication United States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1928.
Note Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Silver Key" by H. P. Lovecraft is a short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the character Randolph Carter, who grapples with the loss of his ability to access the mystical realms of dreams he once traversed in his youth. The story delves deep into the conflict between reality and imagination, exploring themes of longing and disillusionment. In this tale, Randolph Carter, approaching middle age, reflects on a life that has become mundane and filled with the pressures of reality, leading him to lose the vivid dreams that once brought him joy. After finding a silver key linked to his family's mysterious past, he embarks on a journey to reconnect with his lost dreams and childhood fantasies. As he revisits locations from his youthful adventures, he becomes increasingly aware of the beauty and magic that life can hold, ultimately suggesting a longing for transcendence beyond the perceived limitations of reality. The storyline encapsulates Lovecraft's signature blend of fantasy and wistfulness, inviting readers to ponder the nature of existence and the role of dreams in a chaotic universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Dreams -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 70478
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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