HP Lovecraft and Prometheus
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MemberOvomorphMay 22, 2012Locked1055 Views3 RepliesThis has probably been discussed already, however, found this on wikipedia and thought that it might be of interest:
"Forbidden knowledge
The central theme in most of Lovecraft's works is that of forbidden knowledge.[14] Some critics argue that this theme is a reflection of Lovecraft's contempt of the world around him, causing him to search inwardly for knowledge and inspiration. In Lovecraft's works the search for forbidden knowledge drives many of the main characters. In most of his works this knowledge proves Promethean in nature either filling the seeker with regret from what they have learned, destroying them psychically, or completely destroying the person who holds the knowledge."
