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Une réminiscence du Dr Samuel Johnson est une nouvelle écrite en 1917 et publiée pour la première fois dans le numéro de septembre 1917 du United Amateur , sous le pseudonyme Humphrey Littlewit, Esq. L'histoire est une parodie des affectations antiquaires de Lovecraft. Littlewit, le narrateur, est né le 20 août 1690 - 200 ans jour pour jour avant la date de naissance de Lovecraft, ce qui lui fait près de 228 ans alors qu'il écrit ses mémoires.

"A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson" is a short story written in 1917 by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was first published in the September 1917 issue of the United Amateur, under the pseudonym Humphrey Littlewit, Esq. The story is a spoof of Lovecraft's antiquarian affectations. Littlewit, the narrator, is born August 20, 1690–200 years to the day before Lovecraft's birthdate—making him nearly 228 years old as he writes a memoir.

This is the tale of a 228 year old man, born in 1690, telling about his interactions with Dr. Samuel Johnson. A large part focuses on their belonging to a literary club and the other men who also participated in the club. It is a simple observance of social interactions, as put forth by a very old man and his dated voice.

Le famose storie dell'orrore dello scrittore statunitense Howard Phillips Lovecraft continuano a far discutere gli appassionati, incerti se collocarle nella categoria del fantastico più originale o delle cronache di un possibile domani, di un oggi "laterale" in cui antichi misteri si aprono come crepe nel tessuto della realtà. "Un ricordo del Dr Samuel Johnson" raccontato e interpretato con dialoghi, atmosfere, effetti sonori e musiche.