Illiterate

Lovecraft Country | on monsters, magic, and Jim Crow

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How could the cosmic horror of HP Lovecraft meld with the Jim Crow laws of 1950’s America? Let’s find out! “Lovecraft Country” on HBO is by Misha Green, based on the book by Matt Ruff.

Extras:

  • Lovecraft Country trailer // 3 min

    http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry1

  • historical moments from LC // article

    http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry2

  • Matt Ruff’s research resources // list

    http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry3

  • history of the “Green Book” // article

    http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry4

  • Gordon Park’s Segregation photography // photos

    http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry5

  • Pam Noles’ essay, “Shame” // essay

    http://bit.ly/pamnolesshame

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