The thesis reads two of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories through the lens of Edward Said’s Orientalism, concluding that they each have different orientalist tendencies and analysing these with a fair...Show moreThe thesis reads two of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories through the lens of Edward Said’s Orientalism, concluding that they each have different orientalist tendencies and analysing these with a fair degree of subtlety. This thesis argues against facile claims that Lovecraft was an outright racist, but argues for a nuanced approach to his ideas, keeping in mind his evolving perspective.Show less
