Tell me the full story of 'Cool Air' by H.P. Lovecraft.

One key element is the cool air itself. It's what draws the doctor's attention and sets the mysterious tone. Another is the strange neighbor, his reclusive nature and his odd behavior. His attempts to preserve his life in an unnatural way are also crucial.

H.P. Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He grew up in a somewhat unstable family environment. His father had mental health issues. Lovecraft was homeschooled for a while and was a voracious reader from a young age. He started writing at an early age too. In his life, he corresponded with many other writers. Through his letters, he shared his ideas and influenced the development of horror and weird fiction. His works often explored themes of cosmic horror, where humans are insignificant in the face of the vast and malevolent universe he created in his stories.

In my opinion, 'The Call of Cthulhu' is one of the best. It introduced the terrifying cosmic entity Cthulhu and Lovecraft's concept of the vast, indifferent cosmos filled with horrors beyond human comprehension. The story builds a sense of dread through its use of multiple narrators and the slow revelation of the cult and the existence of Cthulhu.

Yes, it is. Lovecraft Country takes inspiration from the works of H.P. Lovecraft and builds on their themes and elements.

His first story was 'The Tomb'. In this story, Lovecraft sets a mood of mystery and unease. It's about a protagonist's fascination with a tomb. The writing gives a feeling of something lurking beneath the surface, both literally and metaphorically, which was a precursor to his more complex and horror - filled later works.

Many of the monsters are ancient and powerful. They are associated with a sense of dread and the unknown. Their very existence challenges the sanity of those who encounter them. They are often from dimensions or times long forgotten, and their motives are unfathomable to human minds.

Well, 'Pickman's Model' is a great short story. It's about an artist who creates some really disturbing paintings. The horror in this story comes from the mystery of what Pickman has seen to be able to create such grotesque works. It's also about the fine line between art and madness, and how far an artist might go to capture the essence of the truly terrifying.

The cat in H.P. Lovecraft's story often has names that are as strange and otherworldly as his overall works. One of the more well - known ones is the cat in 'The Rats in the Walls' named Nigger - Man. This name is a product of the time's insensitivity and racial prejudice, but still remains part of the story's historical context. Lovecraft was known for his dark and often disturbing elements in his stories, and this cat's name is just one of those elements that today make us cringe due to its offensiveness.

The monsters in H.P. Lovecraft stories often have an otherworldly and grotesque appearance. They are usually extremely large or have distorted shapes. For example, Cthulhu is depicted as a gigantic, tentacled being with a vaguely humanoid form but with features that are far from human. These monsters also tend to possess an air of malevolence and an incomprehensible nature, which adds to their horror factor.

For me, 'The Shadow over Innsmouth' stands out. The build-up of tension and the reveal of the town's dark secrets make it a memorable story. Lovecraft's imagination really shines in this one.