The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward is a horror novel by H. P. Lovecraft, written in early 1927 but published posthumously in 1941. Set in 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island, the story follows Charles Dexter Ward, who becomes obsessed with his ancestor Joseph Curwen, a wizard known for dark practices. As Ward attempts to replicate Curwen's alchemical experiments, he ultimately resurrects him, prompting a chilling investigation by his doctor, Marinus Bicknell Willett. This work is notable for its exploration of themes such as necromancy and the dangers of forbidden knowledge.