Facts Concerning H. P. Lovecraft and His Environs


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At the time of his death at the age of 46 from intestinal cancer, the horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) was practically unknown. Nearly a century later, he has millions of readers, bestselling authors including Stephen King sing his praises, and fantasy filmmakers such as Guillermo del Toro echo them. Lovecraft is now a recognised 'classic', a not infrequent destiny for writers whose genius only becomes apparent after their death.
In this guide, we document the real worls places that were inspiration for his fictional towns Arkham, Innsmouth, Dunwich and Kingsport; his own residences and his restless wanderings along the Eastern seaboard. As some of his protagonists do, Lovecraft engaged in a kind of time travel, seeking out the remnants of the pre-Revolutionary War, colonial America that he felt was his true homeland.

Author: Gary Lachman
Publisher: Herb Lester Associates
Published: 07/15/2024
Pages: 1
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 8.31h x 5.85w x 0.29d
ISBN13: 9781739339715
ISBN10: 1739339711
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Horror | General