Name: Supernatural Horror in Literature
ISBN: 9780486201054

Howard Phillips Lovecraft

The twentieth-century American writer discusses his literary techniques and philosophies along with the history and aesthetics of horror fiction

Supernatural Horror in Literature

Tim Pendry

<br />Although close to a century old, Lovecraft's review of weird fiction from its origins to the first quarter of the twentieth century still stands up to scrutiny today. Naturally a product of its time, it nevertheless has the virtue of being a study derived from practice of the art.<br /><br />I can recommend the book as still a thorough grounding in the grand tradition of dark fantasy, the weird, supernatural horror and literary terror with mostly excellent judgement and acceptable restraint. Lovecraft avoids self-serving judgements and 'plays it straight' throughout.

Supernatural Horror in Literature

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