Skrivnosti

Skrivnosti, also known as the "Secret of the Old Ones," is a 1986 horror novel written by H.P. Lovecraft. The story is set in the fictional town of Arkham, Massachusetts, and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a group of young men who were investigating the ruins of an ancient temple in the nearby woods. The novel is notable for its atmospheric setting, its exploration of themes such as the unknown, the power of the mind, and the dangers of curiosity, and its influence on the horror genre. Lovecraft's use of the Cthulhu Mythos, a shared universe of fictional stories featuring various monstrous and cosmic entities, is a key aspect of the novel. "Skrivnosti" was first published in the pulp magazine Weird Tales and has since become a classic of the horror genre. The novel's title translates to "Secrets" in English, reflecting the central theme of the story.