Supernatural Horror in Literature

Rhode Island-born writer H.P. Lovecraft is regarded by many as one of the most significant figures in the genre of horror literature. In this lengthy and engaging essay, Lovecraft sets out his own views on horror and &quote;weird fiction,&quote; and details the techniques and methods he employs to evoke spine-tingling terror in readers in renowned stories such as &quote;The Call of Cthulu.&quote;