Arkham - Revision history

Ywhateley: Added wikilinks.

2018-09-27T00:04:37Z

Added wikilinks.

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:04, 27 September 2018
Line 29:		Line 29:
	*"[[The Dreams in the Witch House (fiction)]]" (1932)		*"[[The Dreams in the Witch House (fiction)]]" (1932)
	*"[[Through the Gates of the Silver Key (fiction)]]" (1932;1933)		*"[[Through the Gates of the Silver Key (fiction)]]" (1932;1933)
	*"[[The Thing on the Doorstep (fiction)" (1933), first to mention "[[Arkham Sanitarium]]"		*"[[The Thing on the Doorstep (fiction)]]" (1933), first to mention "[[Arkham Sanitarium]]"
	*"[[The Shadow out of Time (fiction)]]" (1934;1935)		*"[[The Shadow out of Time (fiction)]]" (1934;1935)

Ywhateley: Added wikilinks.

2018-09-27T00:04:14Z

Added wikilinks.

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:04, 27 September 2018
Line 5:		Line 5:
	==Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction==		==Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction==

	Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University (Location)\|Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' (1936) and "[[The Shadow out of Time]]" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.		Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University (Location)\|Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness (fiction)]]'' (1936) and "[[The Shadow out of Time (fiction)]]" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "[[The Dreams in the Witch House (fiction)]]" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.

	Arkham's main newspaper is the ''[[Arkham Advertiser]]'', which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.		Arkham's main newspaper is the ''[[Arkham Advertiser]]'', which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.

	~~Arkham’s~~ most notable characteristics are its gambrel roofs and the dark legends surrounding the city for centuries. Occurrences such as the disappearance of children (presumably murdered in ritual sacrifices) at May Eve and other ''bad doings'' are accepted as a part of life for the poorer citizens of the city.		Arkham's most notable characteristics are its gambrel roofs and the dark legends surrounding the city for centuries. Occurrences such as the disappearance of children (presumably murdered in ritual sacrifices) at May Eve and other ''bad doings'' are accepted as a part of life for the poorer citizens of the city.

	The precise location of Arkham is unknown, although it is probably near both [[Innsmouth]] and [[Dunwich]]. However, it may be surmised from Lovecraft's stories that it is some distance to the north of [[Boston, Massachusetts\|Boston]], probably in [[Essex County]], Massachusetts. Some have suggested that the real-life model for Arkham is in fact [[Salem, Massachusetts\|Salem]] (its reputation for the occult making it appealing to one who dabbles in the weird tale).		The precise location of Arkham is unknown, although it is probably near both [[Innsmouth]] and [[Dunwich]]. However, it may be surmised from Lovecraft's stories that it is some distance to the north of [[Boston, Massachusetts\|Boston]], probably in [[Essex County]], Massachusetts. Some have suggested that the real-life model for Arkham is in fact [[Salem, Massachusetts\|Salem]] (its reputation for the occult making it appealing to one who dabbles in the weird tale).
Line 19:		Line 19:
	''Note: dates are the year written.''		''Note: dates are the year written.''

	Arkham first appeared in Lovecraft's short story "[[The Picture in the House]]" (1920);the story is also the first to mention "Miskatonic". It also appears in other stories by Lovecraft, including:		Arkham first appeared in Lovecraft's short story "[[The Picture in the House (fiction)]]" (1920);the story is also the first to mention "Miskatonic". It also appears in other stories by Lovecraft, including:

	*"[[Herbert West - Reanimator (fiction)\|Herbert West—Reanimator]]" (1921;1922), first story to mention "Miskatonic University"		*"[[Herbert West - Reanimator (fiction)\|Herbert West—Reanimator]]" (1921;1922), first story to mention "Miskatonic University"
Line 36:		Line 36:
	Arkham also appears in the [[Cthulhu mythos]] tales of other writers since Lovecraft's death. Among them:		Arkham also appears in the [[Cthulhu mythos]] tales of other writers since Lovecraft's death. Among them:

	*[[Robert Bloch\|Bloch, Robert]]. "The Creeper in the Crypt" (1937)		*[[Robert Bloch\|Bloch, Robert]]. "[[The Creeper in the Crypt (fiction)]]" (1937)

	*Brennen, Joseph Payne. "Forringer's Fortune" (1975)		*Brennen, Joseph Payne. "[[Forringer's Fortune (fiction)]]" (1975)

	*Brunner, John. "Concerning the Forthcoming Inexpensive Paperback Translation of the [[Necronomicon]] of [[Abdul Alhazred]]" (1992)		*Brunner, John. "Concerning the Forthcoming Inexpensive Paperback Translation of the [[Necronomicon]] of [[Abdul Alhazred]]" (1992)

	*Campbell, Ramsey.		*Campbell, Ramsey.
	**"The Tomb Herd" (1986)		**"[[The Tomb Herd (fiction)]]" (1986)
	**"The Tower from Yuggoth" (1986)		**"[[The Tower from Yuggoth (fiction)]]" (1986)

	*Jens, Tina L. "In His Daughter's Darkling Womb" (1997), mentions "Arkham Industries"		*Jens, Tina L. "[[In His Daughter's Darkling Womb (fiction)]]" (1997), mentions "Arkham Industries"

	*[[Brian Lumley\|Lumley, Brian]]. ''[[Titus Crow\|The Transition of Titus Crow]]'' (1975)		*[[Brian Lumley\|Lumley, Brian]]. ''[[Titus Crow\|The Transition of Titus Crow]]'' (1975)

	*Price, Robert M. "Wilbur Whateley Waiting" (1987)		*Price, Robert M. "[[Wilbur Whateley Waiting (fiction)]]" (1987)

	*Shea, Michael ''The Color out of Time'' (1984)		*Shea, Michael ''[[The Color out of Time (fiction)]]'' (1984)

	*Smith, Clark Ashton. "I Am a Witch" (19??)		*[[Clark Ashton Smith\|Smith, Clark Ashton]]. "[[I Am a Witch (fiction)]]" (19??)

	*Thompson, C. Hall "The Will of Claude Ashur" (1947)		*Thompson, C. Hall "[[The Will of Claude Ashur (fiction)]]" (1947)

	*Wilson, F. Paul "The Barrens" (1990)		*Wilson, F. Paul "[[The Barrens (fiction)]]" (1990)

	==Arkham in other fiction==		==Arkham in other fiction==
Line 72:		Line 72:

	<!--Anything wrong with a redundant link here?-->		<!--Anything wrong with a redundant link here?-->
	* [[Dunwich]]~~, Massachusetts~~		Neighboring Massachussetts "[[Lovecraft Country]]"/"[[Miskatonic Valley]] towns:
	* [[Innsmouth]]~~, Massachusetts~~		* [[Dunwich]]
			* [[Innsmouth]]
			* [[Dunwich]]
			* [[Kingsport]]
			* [[Salem]]
			* [[Boston]]
			* [[Foxfield]]
			* [[Aylesbury]]
			* [[Dean's Corners]]
			* [[Martin's Beach]]
			* [[Bolton]]
			* [[Clark's Corners]]


	==References==		==References==

Ywhateley: Added wikilinks.

2018-09-26T22:01:45Z

Added wikilinks.

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:01, 26 September 2018
Line 21:		Line 21:
	Arkham first appeared in Lovecraft's short story "[[The Picture in the House]]" (1920);the story is also the first to mention "Miskatonic". It also appears in other stories by Lovecraft, including:		Arkham first appeared in Lovecraft's short story "[[The Picture in the House]]" (1920);the story is also the first to mention "Miskatonic". It also appears in other stories by Lovecraft, including:

	*"Herbert West—Reanimator" (1921;1922), first story to mention "Miskatonic University"		*"[[Herbert West - Reanimator (fiction)\|Herbert West—Reanimator]]" (1921;1922), first story to mention "Miskatonic University"
	*"The Unnamable" ([1923)		*"[[The Unnamable (fiction)]]" ([1923)
	*"[[The Colour out of Space]]" (1927)		*"[[The Colour out of Space (fiction)]]" (1927)
	*"[[The Dunwich Horror]]" (1928)		*"[[The Dunwich Horror (fiction)]]" (1928)
	*''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]''(1931), one of the ships is named ''Arkham''		*''[[At the Mountains of Madness (fiction)]]''(1931), one of the ships is named ''Arkham''
	*"[[The Shadow Over Innsmouth]]" (1931), first to mention "Arkham Historical Society"		*"[[The Shadow Over Innsmouth (fiction)]]" (1931), first to mention "Arkham Historical Society"
	*"The Dreams in the Witch House" (1932)		*"[[The Dreams in the Witch House (fiction)]]" (1932)
	*"Through the Gates of the Silver Key" (1932;1933)		*"[[Through the Gates of the Silver Key (fiction)]]" (1932;1933)
	*"The Thing on the Doorstep" (1933), first to mention "Arkham Sanitarium"		*"[[The Thing on the Doorstep (fiction)" (1933), first to mention "[[Arkham Sanitarium]]"
	*"The Shadow out of Time" (1934;1935)		*"[[The Shadow out of Time (fiction)]]" (1934;1935)

	===Other authors===		===Other authors===
Line 48:		Line 48:
	*Jens, Tina L. "In His Daughter's Darkling Womb" (1997), mentions "Arkham Industries"		*Jens, Tina L. "In His Daughter's Darkling Womb" (1997), mentions "Arkham Industries"

	*[[Brian Lumley\|Lumley, Brian]]. ''The Transition of Titus Crow'' (1975)		*[[Brian Lumley\|Lumley, Brian]]. ''[[Titus Crow\|The Transition of Titus Crow]]'' (1975)

	*Price, Robert M. "Wilbur Whateley Waiting" (1987)		*Price, Robert M. "Wilbur Whateley Waiting" (1987)

Tgaitskell: Fixed link

2015-03-11T15:56:00Z

Fixed link

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:56, 11 March 2015
Line 5:		Line 5:
	==Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction==		==Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction==

	Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University (Location)\|Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' (1936) and "The Shadow out of Time" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.		Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University (Location)\|Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' (1936) and "[[The Shadow out of Time]]" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.

	Arkham's main newspaper is the ''[[Arkham Advertiser]]'', which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.		Arkham's main newspaper is the ''[[Arkham Advertiser]]'', which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.

Tgaitskell: /* Arkham in other fiction */

2015-02-19T12:26:15Z

Arkham in other fiction

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:26, 19 February 2015
Line 62:		Line 62:
	==Arkham in other fiction==		==Arkham in other fiction==

	In many ''[[Batman]]'' comic books, [[Arkham Asylum]] is shown or mentioned as a place in which many villains, including the Joker, are kept under guard. The third ''[[Shadow Hearts]]'' video game (''Shadow Hearts: From the New World'') features a visit to the fictional Arkham University, based in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. H. P. Lovecraft himself appears as a professor at the university, conjuring up demons for the heroes to fight at their request. It is also the setting for roleplaying games]] based on the mythos, such as ''[[Call of Cthulhu (RPG)\|Call of Cthulhu]]''.		In many ''[[Batman]]'' comic books, [[Arkham Asylum]] is shown or mentioned as a place in which many villains, including the Joker, are kept under guard. The third ''[[Shadow Hearts]]'' video game (''Shadow Hearts: From the New World'') features a visit to the fictional Arkham University, based in [[Boston]], Massachusetts. H. P. Lovecraft himself appears as a professor at the university, conjuring up demons for the heroes to fight at their request. It is also the setting for roleplaying games based on the mythos, such as ''[[Call of Cthulhu (RPG)\|Call of Cthulhu]]''.

	==See also==		==See also==

Tgaitskell at 12:25, 19 February 2015

2015-02-19T12:25:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:25, 19 February 2015
Line 1:		Line 1:
	'''Arkham''' is a fictional city in [[Massachusetts]]. The town is the creation of [[H.P. Lovecraft]] and is featured in many of his stories.		'''Arkham''' is a fictional city in Massachusetts. The town is the creation of [[H.P. Lovecraft]] and is featured in many of his stories.

	[[Arkham House]], a publisher started by two of Lovecraft's correspondants, [[August Derleth]] and [[Donald Wandrei]], takes its name from this city as a tribute.		[[Arkham House]], a publisher started by two of Lovecraft's correspondants, [[August Derleth]] and [[Donald Wandrei]], takes its name from this city as a tribute.
Line 40:		Line 40:
	*Brennen, Joseph Payne. "Forringer's Fortune" (1975)		*Brennen, Joseph Payne. "Forringer's Fortune" (1975)

	*Brunner, John. "Concerning the Forthcoming Inexpensive Paperback Translation of the Necronomicon of Abdul Alhazred" (~~[[1992 in literature\|~~1992]])		*Brunner, John. "Concerning the Forthcoming Inexpensive Paperback Translation of the [[Necronomicon]] of [[Abdul Alhazred]]" (1992)

	*Campbell, Ramsey.		*Campbell, Ramsey.
Line 62:		Line 62:
	==Arkham in other fiction==		==Arkham in other fiction==

	In many ''[[Batman]]'' comic books, [[Arkham Asylum]] is shown or mentioned as a place in which many villains, including the Joker, are kept under guard. The third ''[[Shadow Hearts]]'' video game (''Shadow Hearts: From the New World'') features a visit to the fictional Arkham University, based in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. H. P. Lovecraft himself appears as a professor at the university, conjuring up demons for the heroes to fight at their request. It is also the setting for roleplaying games]] based on the mythos, such as ''[[Call of Cthulhu (~~role-playing game~~)\|Call of Cthulhu]]''.		In many ''[[Batman]]'' comic books, [[Arkham Asylum]] is shown or mentioned as a place in which many villains, including the Joker, are kept under guard. The third ''[[Shadow Hearts]]'' video game (''Shadow Hearts: From the New World'') features a visit to the fictional Arkham University, based in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. H. P. Lovecraft himself appears as a professor at the university, conjuring up demons for the heroes to fight at their request. It is also the setting for roleplaying games]] based on the mythos, such as ''[[Call of Cthulhu (RPG)\|Call of Cthulhu]]''.

	==See also==		==See also==

Puriridevry: /* Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction */

2013-05-12T23:50:45Z

Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:50, 12 May 2013
Line 7:		Line 7:
	Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University (Location)\|Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' (1936) and "The Shadow out of Time" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.		Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University (Location)\|Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' (1936) and "The Shadow out of Time" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.

	Arkham's main newspaper is the''[[Arkham Advertiser]]'', which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.		Arkham's main newspaper is the ''[[Arkham Advertiser]]'', which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.

	Arkham’s most notable characteristics are its gambrel roofs and the dark legends surrounding the city for centuries. Occurrences such as the disappearance of children (presumably murdered in ritual sacrifices) at May Eve and other ''bad doings'' are accepted as a part of life for the poorer citizens of the city.		Arkham’s most notable characteristics are its gambrel roofs and the dark legends surrounding the city for centuries. Occurrences such as the disappearance of children (presumably murdered in ritual sacrifices) at May Eve and other ''bad doings'' are accepted as a part of life for the poorer citizens of the city.

Puriridevry: /* Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction */

2013-05-12T23:47:30Z

Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:47, 12 May 2013
Line 5:		Line 5:
	==Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction==		==Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction==

	Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' (1936) and "The Shadow out of Time" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.		Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University (Location)\|Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' (1936) and "The Shadow out of Time" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.

	Arkham's main newspaper is the "[[Arkham Advertiser]]", which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.		Arkham's main newspaper is the''[[Arkham Advertiser]]'', which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.

	Arkham’s most notable characteristics are its gambrel roofs and the dark legends surrounding the city for centuries. Occurrences such as the disappearance of children (presumably murdered in ritual sacrifices) at May Eve and other ''bad doings'' are accepted as a part of life for the poorer citizens of the city.		Arkham’s most notable characteristics are its gambrel roofs and the dark legends surrounding the city for centuries. Occurrences such as the disappearance of children (presumably murdered in ritual sacrifices) at May Eve and other ''bad doings'' are accepted as a part of life for the poorer citizens of the city.

Puriridevry at 21:22, 13 March 2013

2013-03-13T21:22:46Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:22, 13 March 2013
Line 1:		Line 1:
	'''Arkham''' is a [[fictional city]] in [[Massachusetts]]. The town is the creation of [[H.P. Lovecraft]] and is featured in many of his stories.		'''Arkham''' is a fictional city in [[Massachusetts]]. The town is the creation of [[H.P. Lovecraft]] and is featured in many of his stories.

	[[Arkham House]], a [[publisher~~\|publishing company]]~~ started by two of Lovecraft's correspondants, [[August Derleth]] and [[Donald Wandrei]], takes its name from this city as a tribute.		[[Arkham House]], a publisher started by two of Lovecraft's correspondants, [[August Derleth]] and [[Donald Wandrei]], takes its name from this city as a tribute.

	==Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction==		==Arkham in Lovecraft's fiction==

	Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' ([[1936 ~~in literature\|1936]]~~) and "The Shadow out of Time" (1936). [[~~Cthulhu mythos biographies\|~~Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (~~[[1933 in literature\|~~1933]]), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the Arkham Historical Society and the Arkham Sanitarium<!--sic-->.		Arkham is the home of [[Miskatonic University]], which figures prominently in many of Lovecraft's works. The institution finances the expeditions in both ''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]'' (1936) and "The Shadow out of Time" (1936). [[Walter Gilman]], of "The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933), attends classes at the university. Other notable institutions in Arkham are the [[Arkham Historical Society]] and the [[Arkham Sanitarium]]<!--sic-->.

	Arkham's main [[newspaper]] is the ''Arkham Advertiser'', which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[~~Dunwich (H. P. Lovecraft)\|~~Dunwich]]. In the ~~[[1880]]s~~, its newspaper was called the ''Arkham Gazette''.		Arkham's main newspaper is the "[[Arkham Advertiser]]", which has a circulation that reaches as far as [[Dunwich]]. In the 1880s, its newspaper was called the ''[[Arkham Advertiser\|Arkham Gazette]]''.

	Arkham’s most notable characteristics are its [[gambrel]] roofs and the dark legends surrounding the city for centuries. Occurrences such as the disappearance of children (presumably murdered in ritual sacrifices) at May Eve and other ''bad doings'' are accepted as a part of life for the poorer citizens of the city.		Arkham’s most notable characteristics are its gambrel roofs and the dark legends surrounding the city for centuries. Occurrences such as the disappearance of children (presumably murdered in ritual sacrifices) at May Eve and other ''bad doings'' are accepted as a part of life for the poorer citizens of the city.

	The precise location of Arkham is unknown, although it is probably near both [[Innsmouth]] and [[Dunwich]]. However, it may be surmised from Lovecraft's stories that it is some distance to the north of [[Boston, Massachusetts\|Boston]], probably in [[Essex County, Massachusetts]]. Some have suggested that the real-life model for Arkham is in fact [[Salem, Massachusetts\|Salem]] (its reputation for the occult making it appealing to one who dabbles in the weird tale).		The precise location of Arkham is unknown, although it is probably near both [[Innsmouth]] and [[Dunwich]]. However, it may be surmised from Lovecraft's stories that it is some distance to the north of [[Boston, Massachusetts\|Boston]], probably in [[Essex County]], Massachusetts. Some have suggested that the real-life model for Arkham is in fact [[Salem, Massachusetts\|Salem]] (its reputation for the occult making it appealing to one who dabbles in the weird tale).

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
Line 19:		Line 19:
	''Note: dates are the year written.''		''Note: dates are the year written.''

	Arkham first appeared in Lovecraft's [[short story]] "The Picture in the House" ([[1920 ~~in literature\|1920]]~~)~~&mdash~~;the story is also the first to mention "Miskatonic". It also appears in other stories by Lovecraft, including:		Arkham first appeared in Lovecraft's short story "[[The Picture in the House]]" (1920);the story is also the first to mention "Miskatonic". It also appears in other stories by Lovecraft, including:

	*"Herbert West—Reanimator" (~~[[1921 in literature\|~~1921~~]]&ndash~~;[[1922 ~~in literature\|22]]~~), first story to mention "Miskatonic University"		*"Herbert West—Reanimator" (1921;1922), first story to mention "Miskatonic University"
	*"The Unnamable" ([[1923 ~~in literature\|1923]]~~)		*"The Unnamable" ([1923)
	*"[[The Colour out of Space]]" (~~[[1927 in literature\|~~1927]])		*"[[The Colour out of Space]]" (1927)
	*"[[The Dunwich Horror]]" (~~[[1928 in literature\|~~1928]])		*"[[The Dunwich Horror]]" (1928)
	*''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]''([[1931 ~~in literature\|1931]]~~), one of the ships is named ''Arkham''		*''[[At the Mountains of Madness]]''(1931), one of the ships is named ''Arkham''
	*"[[The Shadow Over Innsmouth]]" (1931), first to mention "Arkham Historical Society"		*"[[The Shadow Over Innsmouth]]" (1931), first to mention "Arkham Historical Society"
	*"The Dreams in the Witch House" ([[1932 ~~in literature\|1932]]~~)		*"The Dreams in the Witch House" (1932)
	*"Through the Gates of the Silver Key" (1932~~&ndash~~;~~[[1933 in literature\|~~1933]])		*"Through the Gates of the Silver Key" (1932;1933)
	*"The Thing on the Doorstep" (1933), first to mention "Arkham Sanitarium"		*"The Thing on the Doorstep" (1933), first to mention "Arkham Sanitarium"
	*"The Shadow out of Time" ([[1934 ~~in literature\|1934]]&ndash~~;~~[[1935 in literature\|~~1935]])		*"The Shadow out of Time" (1934;1935)

	===Other authors===		===Other authors===
Line 36:		Line 36:
	Arkham also appears in the [[Cthulhu mythos]] tales of other writers since Lovecraft's death. Among them:		Arkham also appears in the [[Cthulhu mythos]] tales of other writers since Lovecraft's death. Among them:

	*[[Robert Bloch\|Bloch, Robert]]. "The Creeper in the Crypt" ([[1937 ~~in literature\|1937]]~~)		*[[Robert Bloch\|Bloch, Robert]]. "The Creeper in the Crypt" (1937)

	*Brennen, Joseph Payne. "Forringer's Fortune" ([[1975 ~~in literature\|1975]]~~)		*Brennen, Joseph Payne. "Forringer's Fortune" (1975)

	*Brunner, John. "Concerning the Forthcoming Inexpensive Paperback Translation of the Necronomicon of Abdul Alhazred" ([[1992 in literature\|1992]])		*Brunner, John. "Concerning the Forthcoming Inexpensive Paperback Translation of the Necronomicon of Abdul Alhazred" ([[1992 in literature\|1992]])

	*Campbell, Ramsey.		*Campbell, Ramsey.
	**"The Tomb Herd" ([[1986 ~~in literature\|1986]]~~)		**"The Tomb Herd" (1986)
	**"The Tower from Yuggoth" (1986)		**"The Tower from Yuggoth" (1986)

	*Jens, Tina L. "In His Daughter's Darkling Womb" ([[1997 ~~in literature\|1997]]~~), mentions "Arkham Industries"		*Jens, Tina L. "In His Daughter's Darkling Womb" (1997), mentions "Arkham Industries"

	*[[Brian Lumley\|Lumley, Brian]]. ''The Transition of Titus Crow'' (1975)		*[[Brian Lumley\|Lumley, Brian]]. ''The Transition of Titus Crow'' (1975)

	*Price, Robert M. "Wilbur Whateley Waiting" ([[1987 ~~in literature\|1987]]~~)		*Price, Robert M. "Wilbur Whateley Waiting" (1987)

	*Shea, Michael ''The Color out of Time'' ([[1984 ~~in literature\|1984]]~~)		*Shea, Michael ''The Color out of Time'' (1984)

	*Smith, Clark Ashton. "I Am a Witch" (19??)		*Smith, Clark Ashton. "I Am a Witch" (19??)

	*Thompson, C. Hall "The Will of Claude Ashur" ([[1947 ~~in literature\|1947]]~~)		*Thompson, C. Hall "The Will of Claude Ashur" (1947)

	*Wilson, F. Paul "The Barrens" ([[1990 ~~in literature\|1990]]~~)		*Wilson, F. Paul "The Barrens" (1990)

	==Arkham in other fiction==		==Arkham in other fiction==

	In many ''[[Batman]]'' [[comic books]], [[Arkham Asylum]] is shown or mentioned as a place in which many [[villains]], including the ~~[[Joker (comics)\|~~Joker]], are kept under guard. The third ''[[Shadow Hearts]]'' video game (''Shadow Hearts: From the New World'') features a visit to the fictional Arkham University, based in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. H. P. Lovecraft himself appears as a professor at the university, conjuring up demons for the heroes to fight at their request. It is also the setting for [[roleplaying games]] based on the mythos, such as ''[[Call of Cthulhu (role-playing game)\|Call of Cthulhu]]''.		In many ''[[Batman]]'' comic books, [[Arkham Asylum]] is shown or mentioned as a place in which many villains, including the Joker, are kept under guard. The third ''[[Shadow Hearts]]'' video game (''Shadow Hearts: From the New World'') features a visit to the fictional Arkham University, based in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. H. P. Lovecraft himself appears as a professor at the university, conjuring up demons for the heroes to fight at their request. It is also the setting for roleplaying games]] based on the mythos, such as ''[[Call of Cthulhu (role-playing game)\|Call of Cthulhu]]''.

	==See also==		==See also==
Line 72:		Line 72:

	<!--Anything wrong with a redundant link here?-->		<!--Anything wrong with a redundant link here?-->
	* [[~~Dunwich (H. P. Lovecraft)\|~~Dunwich]], Massachusetts		* [[Dunwich]], Massachusetts
	* [[Innsmouth]], Massachusetts		* [[Innsmouth]], Massachusetts

ShimminBeg: Categories

2012-06-21T12:55:56Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:55, 21 June 2012
Line 89:		Line 89:

	[[Category:Miskatonic Region]]		[[Category:Miskatonic Region]]
			[[Category:Arkham]]