(In)Human Anatomy: Constructions of Otherness in the Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft
By Katherine Avery
Hometown: Burke, Virginia
Department: English
Advisor: Richard Lowry
The work of H.P. Lovecraft, though acknowledged as having revolutionized the horror genre, is nonetheless suffused with racism and xenophobia. In it, the human Other (people of color or 'degraded' whites) exists alongside inhuman, monstrous 'Others.' My Honors Thesis will contextualize Lovecraft's work within 20th-century white supremacy and consider the significance of racialized Otherness in the American horror tradition.
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Hello! I cannot begin to express my gratitude towards everyone who has supported this campaign thus far - but I will try: Thank you so, so much. This project means a lot to me, and the generosity that all of you have shown me has been astounding. I am truly grateful, and will do my best to prove myself worthy of it!
One announcement: As of yesterday, I have been accepted into the 2018 Summer Session at Brown University in Providence, RI! As the bulk of my research is centered in Providence (the birthplace and great love of H.P. Lovecraft's life) this will grant me greater access to the research materials I need, and allow me to work within the city that Lovecraft so loved. It will also be a great experience, looking ahead to the possibility of graduate studies in the future.
I am beyond excited for this opportunity, and once again must thank all of you for your generosity and support!
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