H.P. (Howard Phillips) Lovecraft Quotes

A collection of quotes by H.P. (Howard Phillips) Lovecraft.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer known for his unique contribution to the horror genre. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Lovecraft's tales incorporated cosmic horror, ancient cosmic deities, and psychological terror, creating a universe where humanity is dwarfed by the forces of the unknown. Although he struggled to gain recognition during his lifetime, Lovecraft's works have since influenced countless authors and filmmakers, shaping the modern horror landscape. Notable stories include "The Call of Cthulhu," "At the Mountains of Madness," and "The Shadow over Innsmouth." Lovecraft's immense imagination and distinct literary style have earned him a prominent place in the realm of horror literature.

Thus I began my systematic though half-bewildered tour of In

Thus I began my systematic though half-bewildered tour of Innsmouth's narrow, shadow-blighted ways. Crossing the bridge and turning toward the roar of the lower falls, I passed close to the Marsh refinery, which seemed to be oddly free from the noise of industry. The building stood on the steep river bluff near a bridge and an open confluence of streets which I took to be the earliest civic center, displaced after the Revolution by the present Town Square.

H.P. (Howard Phillips) Lovecraft

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