An H.P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia - S. T. Joshi, David E. Schultz - Google Books

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H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) is commonly regarded as the leading author of supernatural fiction in the 20th century. He is distinctive among writers in having a tremendous popular following as well as a considerable and increasing academic reputation as a…