The Fantasy Fan, Volume 2, Number 4, December 1934

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Venture into a realm of chilling stories and insightful essays, where ghouls laugh, sorcery unfolds, and the masters of horror are celebrated.

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Literature Science-Fiction & Fantasy

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2021-03-30

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Summary

** "The Fantasy Fan, Volume 2, Number 4, December 1934" by Various is a fascinating period piece capturing the rise of fantasy and weird tales in the early 20th century. The magazine acts as both a showcase and a celebration of speculative fiction, highlighting legendary authors in the genre such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft. This issue brings together critical essays, reader opinions, and original fiction, all exploring the strange, the supernatural, and the unsettling corners of human experience. Stories like "The Laughter of a Ghoul" and "The Sorcery of Aphlar" paint vivid, disturbing pictures while examining the growing world of fantasy literature. An essay by H.P. Lovecraft explains the significance of Poe's effect on modern horror and the psychological nature of artistry. **