The case of Charles Dexter Ward
- First published
- 1943
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" by H. P. Lovecraft is a horror novel written in early 1927. When young Charles Dexter Ward becomes obsessed with his ancestor Joseph Curwen, an alleged eighteenth-century wizard and necromancer, he uncovers dark secrets that lead to his institutionalization. Ward's doctor investigates disturbing physiological changes in his patient, discovering ancient documents, forbidden resurrection rituals, and a vast underground lair. As the investigation deepens, the line between past and present blurs, revealing a conspiracy that threatens mankind itself.
- Horror tales
- Physicians
- Mentally ill
- Magic
- Alchemists
- Providence (R.I.)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #73547. The case of Charles Dexter Ward on Wikipedia.
