The Shadow Over Innsmouth and Other Stories of Horror

The setting feels so immersive and creepy — I'm curious whether Lovecraft based it on real places or created it entirely from his imagination.

The themes of humanity's helplessness against ancient forces made me reflect on how small we are in the grand universe. Did this aspect resonate or unsettle others?

Some of his xenophobic and racist views are evident in his writing. I wonder how much of his worldview influenced the horror he depicted.