The case of Charles Dexter Ward: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The case of Charles Dexter Ward is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips) (1890–1937).
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"The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" by H. P. Lovecraft is a horror novel written in early 1927. When young Charles Dexter Ward becomes obsessed with his ancestor Joseph Curwen, an alleged eighteenth-century wizard and necromancer, he uncovers dark secrets that lead to his institutionalization. Ward's doctor investigates disturbing physiological changes in his patient, discovering ancient documents, forbidden resurrection rituals, and a vast underground lair. As the investigation deepens, the line between past and present blurs, revealing a conspiracy that threatens mankind itself.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The case of Charles Dexter Ward
- Author credits: Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips) (1890–1937)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Alchemists -- Fiction
- Horror tales
- Magic -- Fiction
- Mass murder -- Fiction
- Mentally ill -- Fiction
- Physicians -- Fiction
- Providence (R.I.) -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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