The Tomb

[@lauratanner8475]

I keep coming back here like a favorite song. Story, narration, everything is perfect! Thank you H.P.L., Mr Gould, and Intellectual Exercise for bringing me this masterpiece via the magic of modern technology!

[@stygiansstyxplaylists]

love this guys voice

[@ry8471]

Very grateful for these gems. I deeply love HP Lovecraft. Thank you.

[@TheRecluseeee]

My pleasure! Cheers!

[@dreyescope6926]

The name of this narrator is Gordon Gould. He's my favorite of all that I've heard. Coincidentally, many of my favorite books have been narrated by him.

[@dreyescope6926]

@Bruce Jayasinghe Aside from Dagon And Other Macabre Tales he also narrates The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, and probably a Chandler novel or two if I remember correctly. But all these titles are non-commercial, volunteer, and specially for the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) and may not be publicly available unless someone shared them contrary to their lending policy. But I've heard other short stories from this volume in particular. Check the table of contents of the print version (Arkham publishers edition) and you'll probably find them if you search diligently enough.

[@Netharion]

Who is the guy doing these recordings? He is AMAZING for listening to Lovecraft, what an atmosphere!

[@dreyescope6926]

Gordon Gould.

[@kagetengu4667]

@@howardlovecraft750 wrong

[@dangreen615]

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[@lauratanner8475]

It's perfect isn't it? I'm so spoiled with his narration that I only listen to ones that he does lol. My favorites include , but aren't limited to! : Polaris The Tomb Dagon The Temple (which is hilarious) Hypnos Beyond the wall of sleep Herbert West (Re-Animator) ( also hilarious.) In the walls of Eryx (kinda funny too) The Moon Bog And if I'm going to sleep I'll sometimes listen to the very long " Supernatural Horror in Literature" in which Lovecraft holds class on the evolution of the "wierd tale". From it's humble beginnings as the oral ghost stories passed down through generations by the old to the young, to it's inevitable transition to the written form, and finally it's perfection in the hands of a laundry list of horror masters that Lovecraft both praises and critiques with an equal hand. It's damn near three hours long! And he deservedly dedicates an entire chapter to Mr. Edgar Allan Poe. Check it out sometime.

[@Alexandthemonstersband]

brilliantly narrated by Gordon Gould

[@theapexsurvivor9538]

An excellent piece of Lovecraft, exquisitely narrated by Gorden Gould. Thank you for uploading.

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

This is "crude", but in a really good entertaining way. Kind of like the old radio plays but with illustrations. I subscribed.

[@TheRecluseeee]

Thanks for listening! Cheers!

[@RaceToNowhere]

Hey, you

[@patrickbrowder6857]

Thank you, Intellectual Exercise. I listen to a lot of audiobooks and Gordon Gould is right at the top of my list. Great upload.

[@dudeman5685]

I love Lovecrafts early stories - you can see some of the antecedents for his later ones in this work - the Silver Key, Charles Dexter Ward, the Statement of Randolph Carter.

[@TheRecluseeee]

Thanks for listening! Cheers!

[@artstovetopeast4087]

Thanks for the upload. !!!

[@TOMNICE]

I am just listening to all the Lovecraft stories for the first time. Wish me luck!

[@howardlovecraft750]

Same.

[@TheRecluseeee]

You are in for a wild ride! Cheers!

[@TheRecluseeee]

Get ready. Lovecraft's stories are very addicting!

[@santigardipee9303]

"So lend me a hand! I'm not able to stand...But I'm GAY!!! Whilst I linger on top of the land.- HP "the gay pagan" Lovecraft

[@floydmacintire]

thank you very much for posting!i'm very lovecraftian!!

[@TheRecluseeee]

My pleasure!

[@thorekrestensen8303]

Wow. Lots of teenage spirit in a tomb-story.

[@Lorkhanable]

If there was one person I wish I could resurrect and be best friend's with, it'd be Lovecraft so god damn hard it is insane. Thanks for the story BTW.

[@TheRecluseeee]

Thanks for listening!

[@moondoor9031]

Lorkhanable To be honest, I don't think that Lovecraft would feel confortable with so much attention. He was a quite person, he probably would like to feel reclused somewhere writing more stories.

[@matthewsteele5229]

Love the youtuber name bro

[@beyondergalactus7308]

the reader is the same guy that narrated " The outer limits" tv show.

[@persaeculavolare]

Who doesn't love the Lovecraft? I know I do!

[@andrzejk2647]

I have a question for native English speakers. English is my second language, I have read this story not only for entertainment but also to imporve my understanding of written language and increase my vocabulary. I have found this story rather difficult to comprehend. How do you as native speakers asses the difficulty of language used by H.P. Lovecraft? Do you understand everything or are there some words which meaning is not obvious even for you?

[@sergiopacheco2939]

Andrzej K I had to re-read the Rats in the Walls thrice. I spend more than 7 hours on that story, for I had to look up words all of the time. Now, I take notes and look up every word that I don't understand. That's how I study literature. But don't give up. Lovecraft writes in a baroque-like style and he uses a lot of archaisms. He did it on purpose. Hence why he's been critized. He used to utilize a lot of adjectives in order to emphasize imagery. But that changed over time. Nevertheless, you're vocabulary will improve a lot by reading Lovecraft. That's how Lovecraft is. Instead, for example saying, "it was terrifying." He would say it was "ghastly".

[@matthewsteele5229]

Lovecraft puts a lot of work into describing ideas which he want to emphasize, which are all of them. His adjectives range from notorious ones like "grotesque" to made-up words meant to emphasize a weird and specific feeling. He also throws adjectives together two three at a time for one noun. Overall, his sentences are purposefully complex, almost confusing, even for a book lover and grammer Nazi like myself. Don't worry too much. Making sense of what's being said is half of the story's tone. Slow realization.

[@Mr2200]

Yes, we do, to the best of my knowledge and experience, he isn't taught in schools, and enthusiasts are really his true audience, for whatever reason it may be. In terms of 'difficulty', this form of writing is standard in elementary, however, it may not be apparent for those foreign about the U.S.A. education system. In many eyes, whilst, in school, they hold dear to their heart that they don't find this (really, anything in general, inputted here) 'useful' for daily life, or rather interested in great literature, such as the classics.

[@FippyDarkpaw]

He wrote very standard English. Unfortunately, books these days are mostly written very poorly.

[@sigmundfreud4472]

It was difficult for me to understand all the words. But I could follow along well enough with a few bits of meaning left unknown to me. I hope your English is going well :-).

[@Ravenblackcherry]

Thank you for the upload. These are amazing bed time stories. Beautiful artwork too.

[@TheRecluseeee]

+Jacqueline Larsen Thank you for your kind words! I hope you get the most out of my humble channel!

[@brianfry4415]

Reminds me of the shining.

[@TheRecluseeee]

Thanks for visiting and listening! Cheers!

[@katageffertova6412]

thanks for upload, love u :D

[@TheRecluseeee]

My pleasure! Cheers! :D

[@astermos-6616]

Arigathanks

[@clauderodrigue6461]

This is a true story about lovecrafts youth

[@ahahahaahahaha2967]

Nope… it’s not

[@Zero-zt5xn]

Whats the name of this reader?

[@awendigowithinternetaccess4400]

William Mosquera Jr I believe that it's Wayne June. I could be wrong though.

[@keenanerickson8041]

William Mosquera Jr Gordon gould

[@calebproductions5970]

Gordon Gould

[@trollstheking2636]

When I read or listen to books, I like hearing a story. I don't like how the author makes long digressions just to describe 1 thing. I understand they want us to see what they see. But I am capable of using my own imagination. Say what you mean and continue. Let the reader take care of the rest.

[@xthe_nojx5820]

Trolls The King Yeah, Lovecraft has ever been prone to long-winded antiquarian and architectural description. I've never found it to be detrimental to his work, but it can be a little tiresome on occasion.

[@trollstheking2636]

Here I thought I would get chewed out by fanboys who think Big words equals good book. Nice to see someone on the same page as me.

[@jonahs.757]

18:34 Lel

[@WeTravelOnlyByNightAsItsSoHot]

Conrad Feininger is the Narrator.

[@sistergrimace1567]

Nobody ruin the 666 likes!

[@clauderodrigue6461]

This is a true story about lovecrafts youth

[@awendigowithinternetaccess4400]

Claude Rodrigue No it is not. It has influences but it's not a pure recollection.

[@rioschmidt4829]

Riku Morwing How do you know this is not someone else’s story? H P Lovecraft knew more then anyone would like to admit.