Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born late in the 19th century; but it was not until after his death in 1937 that he became a worldwide icon of horror and supernatural fiction. Influenced largely by Lord Dunsany and Edgar Allan Poe; Lovecraftrsquo;s stories are known for their unique assimilation of gothic themes into science fiction. Lovecraftrsquo;s influence has stretched far beyond literary horror; as a number of his works have been adapted for feature films; television episodes; comic book tales and; in recent years; video games. This scholarly study highlights Lovecraftrsquo;s profound impact on 20th century popular culture. Early chapters introduce his complete writings; providing an annotated bibliography of the authorrsquo;s horror and science fiction tales. The works are discussed in the context of the Cthulhu Mythos; an invented mythology centering on ancient and alien beings interacting with the terrestrial world. Later chapters provide a filmography of motion pictures that credit Lovecraft or are identifiably adapted from his works; as well as a discussion of the works that have been adapted for television; comic books; role-playing video games; and music. The book concludes with a close examination of the Lovecraft legacy; commenting on his specific social and metaphysical ideologies and placing the author in context among such notable literary personalities as Mary Shelley; Nathanial Hawthorne; and Robert Louis Stevenson.
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