The Philosophers Stone

The Philosophers Stone
by Colin Wilson

The Philosophers Stone
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Author: Colin Wilson
Introduction: Joyce Carol Oates
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1977-06
ISBN: 0446330302
Publisher: Warner Books

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Book Review: Lovecraft for people who don't like Lovecraft
Summary: 5 Stars

Colin Wilson wrote this book because although he liked the basic ideas behind the "Lovecraftian" genre, he did not like the writing style of H.P. Lovecraft. His goal was to develop a well-written novel using the rules of the genre, such as making everything as real as possible in regards to references, events and places.

This book also deals extensively with the concepts that are more at home in a Frank Herbert novel, such as the limits of what it means to be human and what human beings are capable of. This book is part mystery, part science-fiction, part primer to Wilson's occult philosophy.

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