I enjoy the dream cycle motif/genre, but I have to admit it makes me a little depressed (or as it was more beautifully and accurately called in Lovecraft's time and the 19th century, 'possessed of a melancholy") because I identify. This is not simply a story of lamenting the loss of youth and brooding over lost good times found only in memories. It's at least a psychological coping mechanism, but at best it's our soul's search for our hearts desire during the times we can wander other planes where time is a merely a reference system and not a restraint. I often dream of family, friends, places, smells, sights, and yes, even lost loves in my recurring dreams-and though it makes a good prima fascia case for my being possessed of a melancholy...it also brings me enough joy to go on the next day. Modern psychologists would say that my rem brain activity results in enough Dopamine production for me to cope with undesirable aspects of my life, but what do they know? They probably don't even believe what has been reported by the narrator of "the mountains of Madness"". sigh...these moderns...I shall be tempted to stroll to the lime house and pay for a hashish dream or two just because of those skeptics.
It's sort of remarkable to see someone with such a concrete established style (foolish humans follow curiosity too far, encounter ancient evil, go absolutely bughouse) depart from that style so successfully. I can't even think of these as narrative fiction. They're prose poems, and damn good ones at that.
Am glad I finally took the opportunity to delve into Lovecraft's stories this October. The power and vividness of his prose his amazing, especially in this one. The melancholy at the center of it just seeps into the reader and makes one reflect on their own pasts. No surprise how it is a mirror of his own troubled life.
Once again, another great reading. Thank you for the time and effort you put into these stories. Without them I would probably never get relaxed enough to sleep.
White ship will always be my favorite dream sequence because of how he makes cities out of the deepest wants of people. But this one is compelling as well. It reminds me of the story of the matchstick girl things are so bright till her last match is gone and there was only death behind the match going out but shes where she feels warm finally.
The guy became so fixated in the dream world that he wasted literally all his money to drugs. He wanted to go so badly to the dream world Celephaïs that he ruined his life for it, because this world was so good that real life became boring for him. I mean your view was way more optimistic than mine.
@@Alex_Gitis He didn't ruin his life, he built the entire city of celephais and reigns there still. The dreamlands are no less real than the waking world, in Lovecraft.
Oh gods - I just wrote a sort of longish post, was finished, and then - I must have hit cancel instead of comment. I can't do it again. So here are the first and last lines: "I wish this had closed captioning," and "Thank you."
@@HorrorBabble I haven't the faintest idea how it's done, but I considering how many videos you have made and continue to make (thank you!), I can't quarrel with your priorities. My hearing is not as good as it used to be, but isn't so bad that I have major difficulties. It's mostly the uncommon names that are difficult, especially those that in my head I have pronounced differently. But anyway, carry on! I love your work!
Silly stories like this one drove me to try hashish some years ago, I was a bit paranoid, so I made it myself from scratch, which is legal in my country. Twice I was driven to tears over the beautiful visual effects I got from it, but looking back, It was all rather superficial and dissapointing in comparison. Also, whoever told me cannabis wouldn't give me a hangover was an asshole.
I love hp love craft. He is so strange and magical, so long ago and yet so new to me. I can only smile at his narrative and his vision.
Great story and narration!
That ending! It always makes me think and smile of bygone days and lost times.
I think the Dreamcycle has to be some of my favorite fantasy horror fiction.
I enjoy the dream cycle motif/genre, but I have to admit it makes me a little depressed (or as it was more beautifully and accurately called in Lovecraft's time and the 19th century, 'possessed of a melancholy") because I identify. This is not simply a story of lamenting the loss of youth and brooding over lost good times found only in memories. It's at least a psychological coping mechanism, but at best it's our soul's search for our hearts desire during the times we can wander other planes where time is a merely a reference system and not a restraint. I often dream of family, friends, places, smells, sights, and yes, even lost loves in my recurring dreams-and though it makes a good prima fascia case for my being possessed of a melancholy...it also brings me enough joy to go on the next day. Modern psychologists would say that my rem brain activity results in enough Dopamine production for me to cope with undesirable aspects of my life, but what do they know? They probably don't even believe what has been reported by the narrator of "the mountains of Madness"". sigh...these moderns...I shall be tempted to stroll to the lime house and pay for a hashish dream or two just because of those skeptics.
Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath rocked my world.
Okay boomer
@@rsjcoman9230 I only wish I was a boomer
As a boomer I was surprised anyone under 50 knew about Lovecraft. Some of my best friends under 30 also admire his writings.
This comment made me both delighted and sad. A hug to you, unknown friend, through this electrical aether.
It's sort of remarkable to see someone with such a concrete established style (foolish humans follow curiosity too far, encounter ancient evil, go absolutely bughouse) depart from that style so successfully. I can't even think of these as narrative fiction. They're prose poems, and damn good ones at that.
Am glad I finally took the opportunity to delve into Lovecraft's stories this October. The power and vividness of his prose his amazing, especially in this one. The melancholy at the center of it just seeps into the reader and makes one reflect on their own pasts. No surprise how it is a mirror of his own troubled life.
Together with The White Ship, Polaris and The Quest of Iranon one of Lovecraft's best and most beautiful stories. Thank you.
Once again, another great reading. Thank you for the time and effort you put into these stories. Without them I would probably never get relaxed enough to sleep.
Celephais is one of my favorites. Thank you, Ian!
My favourite of Lovecraft’s since childhood, a very bleak story, I love it
Beautifully read, Thankyou
best Lovecraft reader! Thank you so much for such a pleasure content
One of my favorites. Thanks for posting. I love your lovecraft readings
I am in awe. What a masterpiece of fantasy! And as always, Mr. Gordon, your readings truly bring these story’s to life. Bravo, and thank you.
I appreciate all the Lovecraft you do so much!! Thank you, flawlessly done as always!!
This is a great tale and Nyarlathotep trapped Kuranes in the Dreamlands forever! Awesome Work!!!!!!!
White ship will always be my favorite dream sequence because of how he makes cities out of the deepest wants of people. But this one is compelling as well. It reminds me of the story of the matchstick girl things are so bright till her last match is gone and there was only death behind the match going out but shes where she feels warm finally.
What a wonderful reading! 🐙🔥🙌
amazing story... Thanks for the reading!
Such a wonderful thought that those who appear lost in this life can still find great beauty and rebirth in the dream world.💫
The guy became so fixated in the dream world that he wasted literally all his money to drugs. He wanted to go so badly to the dream world Celephaïs that he ruined his life for it, because this world was so good that real life became boring for him. I mean your view was way more optimistic than mine.
@@Alex_Gitis He didn't ruin his life, he built the entire city of celephais and reigns there still. The dreamlands are no less real than the waking world, in Lovecraft.
love you guys!
Wonderful! Thank you!
You guys are just the best. Even more Lovecraft narrated by this amazing ass dude.
Beautiful. Was wondering why you were re-recording it...now I know :)
Love your voice dude!
One of my absolute favorites
I have been waiting for this
Again Fk yes ! U guys r the best
Genius..
AWESOME ! :-)
I get it: "cellophane!" Some of Lovecraft's deadpan humor.
Love you bro
Intense
Oh gods - I just wrote a sort of longish post, was finished, and then - I must have hit cancel instead of comment. I can't do it again. So here are the first and last lines: "I wish this had closed captioning," and "Thank you."
Nightmare! I'd like to add captions to all videos eventually, but it's a job beyond my means at the moment.
@@HorrorBabble I haven't the faintest idea how it's done, but I considering how many videos you have made and continue to make (thank you!), I can't quarrel with your priorities. My hearing is not as good as it used to be, but isn't so bad that I have major difficulties. It's mostly the uncommon names that are difficult, especially those that in my head I have pronounced differently. But anyway, carry on! I love your work!
Is this the only story where Lovecraft mentions drugs? I forget he's a 20thC writer sometimes.
Dagon also has morphine addiction which bankrupts the narrator.
Scary-as-shit cool!!!🖤☻☠💀👻🦇⚰🕷🕸
Silly stories like this one drove me to try hashish some years ago, I was a bit paranoid, so I made it myself from scratch, which is legal in my country. Twice I was driven to tears over the beautiful visual effects I got from it, but looking back, It was all rather superficial and dissapointing in comparison. Also, whoever told me cannabis wouldn't give me a hangover was an asshole.
@Acceleration Quanta I wanted to brew my own ayahuasca, but I've been busy as hell these last... 3 years. Damn, that's a lot of time to be too busy.
So freckin swet.
I'm glad some people like his dream stuff because I think it's godawful.
Why? It isn’t my favorite of his writings, but I wouldn’t say it’s horrible.