Disclaimer:
read in german translation (Michael Koseler), reviewer is not a native speaker

Clear recommendation for people who would like to put more books on their reading list, or who are interested in which shoulders one of the greats of his art sees himself on. The one or other recommendation and praise may surprise, but the overall elitist tone less so. Not many writers also write scholarly treatises, nor do all literary scholars have the ability to convey their views entertainingly and forcefully. Lovecraft moves on this threshold with great dexterity and persuasiveness, finding sentences of literary quality even in his thoroughly detailed and critical analysis of individual figures or works of the uncanny-supernatural (as he aptly names the unifying commonality). I like the basically exclusive approach less and some statements have not aged well, nonetheless the book definitely moved me forward in terms of content and gave me some new perspectives on ancient literature, its interpretation and fascination. Not a recommendation for people hoping for a short story collection or similar here.