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H.P. Lovecraft was influential early 20th century horror writer, creator of cosmic horror blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and gothic.
H.P. Lovecraft was an influential American horror writer and poet of the early twentieth century. He is best known for creating a unique brand of cosmic horror, which blended elements of science fiction, fantasy, and gothic horror in his stories.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1890</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Howard Phillips Lovecraft is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On August 20, 1890, Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1903</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lovecraft's Father Passes Away</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lovecraft's father passes away from complications related to syphilis.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1908</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lovecraft Begins Writing</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lovecraft begins writing science fiction and supernatural horror stories.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Professional Sale</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lovecraft sells his first professional story, "The Alchemist," to The United Amateur.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1919</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Sonia Greene</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lovecraft marries Sonia Greene, a Jewish immigrant from Russia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishes "Lovecraft Circle"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lovecraft establishes the "Lovecraft Circle" with fellow writers and friends.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Death of Howard Phillips Lovecraft</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lovecraft dies on March 15, 1937 in Providence, Rhode Island at the age of 46.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Unconventional Writing Style</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>HP Lovecraft's writing style is highly unconventional and unique. He often uses vivid imagery and intricate metaphors to describe horrific creatures and otherworldly scenarios that are both captivating and unsettling.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Influential Works</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lovecraft's works have been extremely influential in the horror genre, inspiring many other authors and filmmakers. His stories often feature cosmic horror, supernatural elements, and a strong sense of dread that has made them timeless classics.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Fascinating Mythos</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lovecraft's work features a complex mythology known as the Cthulhu Mythos, which features ancient gods, monsters, and powerful forces from beyond our understanding. This fascinating mythology has become increasingly popular over time, inspiring many spinoff stories and adaptations.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Wrote Most of His Works for Free</h3><p class='facts-text'>HP Lovecraft wrote most of his works for free, selling them to pulp magazines or giving them away to friends and family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Had an Intense Fear of the Ocean</h3><p class='facts-text'>HP Lovecraft had an intense fear of the ocean which he attributed to a childhood experience in which he nearly drowned.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ancient Aliens</h3><p class='facts-text'>HP Lovecraft was a believer in ancient aliens, suggesting in some of his stories that alien life forms had visited Earth thousands of years ago.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Never Won an Award During His Lifetime</h3><p class='facts-text'>Despite being one of the best known horror writers of all time, HP Lovecraft never won an award during his lifetime.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Coined the Term "Cosmic Horror"</h3><p class='facts-text'>HP Lovecraft is credited with coining the term "cosmic horror" to describe his unique brand of horror fiction.</p></div></div>
Howard Phillips Lovecraft (HP Lovecraft) was an American novelist, born on August 20, 1890 and died on March 15, 1937 at the age of 46. He is best known for his influential works of horror fiction, including stories such as “The Call of Cthulhu” and “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” that pioneered the genre of cosmic horror.
HP Lovecraft has an estimated net worth of $1M. The American author was best known for his works in the horror, science fiction, and fantasy genres. His wealth comes from his book royalties and other merchandising deals associated with his works.
