Selected Letters of H. P. Lovecraft II (1925–1929)

Selected Letters of H. P. Lovecraft II (1925–1929) is the second volume in a multi-volume collection of letters written by American horror fiction author H.P. Lovecraft. Published by Arkham House, this particular volume covers the period from 1925 to 1929, a significant era in Lovecraft's life and career. These years encompass his return to Providence, Rhode Island after a period in New York City, and reflect his evolving views on literature, philosophy, and society. The letters within offer insights into Lovecraft's creative process, his anxieties, his relationships with other writers (including those within the "Lovecraft Circle"), and his development of the Cthulhu Mythos. The volume is considered a crucial resource for understanding Lovecraft's personal life and artistic evolution. Topics discussed in the letters often include his writing, his health, his financial struggles, his dreams, his travels, and his opinions on various subjects. The letters are typically annotated to provide context and clarify references to people, places, and events mentioned in the correspondence.