Books by H. P. Lovecraft

When Harry Houdini travels all the way to Egypt, he doesn’t know yet that this trip will take him to one of his greatest – and most terrifying – adventures. During the trip he is kidnapped and someone throws him underneath a pyramid. And there he is, alone in the dark, trying to find his way out of this frightening place. When he finds his way to a ceremonial chamber, he realizes that pyramids indeed have forces that are not from this world... H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

The narrator has gone out to a garden in the middle of the night. But the garden, under the light of the moon, doesn’t seem like a usual garden. Everything seems a little weird and baleful – as if they were cursed by the moon. And when he continues to walk, things get even more strange. This garden has no end – it goes on and on. The narrator is confused. Will he ever find his way back from this beautiful yet terrifying place?H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

Jervas Dudley was only a child when he found the mausoleum of the Hyde family. The place becomes very important to Dudley – one day he will find his way to open the door to the mausoleum. As the days pass, Dudley becomes more and more obsessed with the grave. He even starts to sleep next to the mausoleum.When Dudley finally finds the key, however, he is about to discover something he was not prepared for...H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

It is the time to celebrate Yuletide – a festival that ancient Germanic people celebrated during the darkest times of the year. A man returns to his home town to share this special day of celebration with his relatives. But there is no regular festival waiting for him – instead he is about to meet something terrifying...Yuletide is not, after all, that similar to Christmas – it was believed that supernatural forces were particularly strong during that time of the year.H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

Basil Elton is a lighthouse keeper who has followed in his father’s and grandfather's footsteps – all of them have taken care of this very lighthouse. Elton is still fascinated by the ocean: blue, green, grey, white, or black; smooth, ruffled, or mountainous – the ocean is never silent. But Elton also has a special dream. He dreams about a magical white ship that would take him to places, far away from the lighthouse...H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

En man ligger i sitt rum och lyssnar på något i väggen. Det krafsar, slafsar och fräser. Vad är det? Är det råttor som ränner runt i väggen? Och finns det en risk att de kommer att tugga ut hans ögon, hans hals och gnaga av köttet från hans ben om han somnar? Och under marken vilar forntida, hedniska gudar – som bara väntar på ögonblicket då sprickan mellan verklighet och dröm är tillräckligt bred för att de ska kunna bryta igenom. I H. P. Lovecrafts noveller, som är bland de första att lansera den idag populära termen "kosmisk skräck", väntar hela tiden kaoset runt hörnet eller under våra fötter. Mänskligheten riskerar konstant att slukas upp av vrålande, tidlösa dimensioner. Ta en tur genom en av den amerikanska litteraturens viktigaste röster, men förvänta dig inte att komma ut med förståndet i behåll ... Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) var en amerikansk författare av skräckberättelser, de flesta i novellform. Han introducerade "Cthulhu myten", i vilken mänskligheten hotas av uråldriga väsen, bland andra den galne guden Cthulhu.

Francis Thurston finds an old collection of letters and articles from his late uncle. They contain detailed descriptions of the so called Cthulhu cult, which Francis gets more and more interested in. He begins to understand his uncle’s fear and dread but he decides to continue his investigation. Will he keep be able to keep his sanity or will the Cthulhu cult come calling on him? B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.H. P. Lovecraft was an American author who lived in the period 1890-1937. His literary legacy consists of many short stories, weird fictions, horror novels and a series of fantasy works. He was not so well received during his lifetime but became more popular after his death. He is best known for the so called Cthulhu Mythos, which is a shared fictional universe that run throughout several of his works. He dealt with serious topics was deeply affected by interwar period, which led his novels to focus more on the humanity’s place in the universe in later life. "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward", "The Shadow over Innsmouth" and "At the Mountains of Madness" are some of his most popular short novels today.

"The Colour Out of Space", "The Call of Cthulhu" and 15 more stories are combined in the collection "The Dunwich Horror and Other Tales". Horror, supernatural occurrences, science fiction and fantasy intertwine in order to give you goosebumps and send shivers up and down your spine. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.H. P. Lovecraft was an American author who lived in the period 1890-1937. His literary legacy consists of many short stories, weird fictions, horror novels and a series of fantasy works. He was not so well received during his lifetime but became more popular after his death. He is best known for the so called Cthulhu Mythos, which is a shared fictional universe that run throughout several of his works. He dealt with serious topics was deeply affected by interwar period, which led his novels to focus more on the humanity’s place in the universe in later life. "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward", "The Shadow over Innsmouth" and "At the Mountains of Madness" are some of his most popular short novels today.

A meteorite crashes in an area around Arkham, Massachusetts and normally life is interrupted. The earth is poisoned, the animals are driven mad, the products that grow there become tasteless. One man decides to find out what has really happened but the townspeople are not willing to give more details about what they have gone through. The explorer however meets a man named Ammi Pierce. He looks a bit crazy but he is willing to share what he has experienced. Is he to be believed and can a logical explanation be given? Find out in "The Colour Out of Space" by H. P. Lovecraft. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.H. P. Lovecraft was an American author who lived in the period 1890-1937. His literary legacy consists of many short stories, weird fictions, horror novels and a series of fantasy works. He was not so well received during his lifetime but became more popular after his death. He is best known for the so called Cthulhu Mythos, which is a shared fictional universe that run throughout several of his works. He dealt with serious topics was deeply affected by interwar period, which led his novels to focus more on the humanity’s place in the universe in later life. "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward", "The Shadow over Innsmouth" and "At the Mountains of Madness" are some of his most popular short novels today.

William Dyer is a geologist who embarks on a long expedition to the Antarctic continent. The journey is dangerous but the strange things he and his group witness and find are far from what they had expected. The discovery mission turns into a fantastical and supernatural experience. Things get out of control when Dyer finds one of his colleagues’ camp demolished. The bigger part of the group is slaughtered, another man and his dog are missing. Could Dyer have stumbled upon some creature from another world? Will his expedition be successful and will he get the chance to come back and tell his story? Find out in "At The Mountains of Madness".B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.H. P. Lovecraft was an American author who lived in the period 1890-1937. His literary legacy consists of many short stories, weird fictions, horror novels and a series of fantasy works. He was not so well received during his lifetime but became more popular after his death. He is best known for the so called Cthulhu Mythos, which is a shared fictional universe that run throughout several of his works. He dealt with serious topics was deeply affected by interwar period, which led his novels to focus more on the humanity’s place in the universe in later life. "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward", "The Shadow over Innsmouth" and "At the Mountains of Madness" are some of his most popular short novels today.

Una de las obras capitales de Howard Phillips Lovecraft, inspiradora de numerosos relatos y películas como La Cosa de John Carpenter. Narra la historia de una expedición al antártico y del horrible secreto que en él descubren: una inimaginable cadena montañosa bajo la cual se extienden las ruinas de una complejísima y olvidada civilización no humana. Dos miembros de la expedición se internarán en las ruinas para desentrañar sus secretos, ignorantes de lo que les espera bajo el hielo antediluviano.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Howard Phillips Lovecraft es un escritor nacido en Providence, Estados Unidos, en 1890 y fallecido en 1937. A día de hoy se le reconoce como uno de los más grandes autores de terror junto con Edgar Allan Poe, y muchos lo consideran uno de los precursores de la ciencia ficción. Sus obras, una mezcla de terror, ciencia ficción y fantasía oscura, han sido descritas con términos como ficción extraña u horror cósmico. No disfrutó de éxito alguno en vida, aunque a modo póstumo sus obras han pasado a formar parte de los grandes clásicos de la literatura de género universal.

Una de las novelas cortas más conocidas de Howard Phillips Lovecraft, en la que vuelve a entrecruzar su historia con tintes de ciencia ficción y horror. El narrador, un reputado profesor de universidad, vuelve en sí tras años de amnesia total en los que se ha comportado como un completo extraño ávido de conocimientos y ha terminado alejando a todos sus seres queridos. Pronto descubrirá qué es lo que ha poseído su cuerpo durante esos años, y a qué lugar terrorífico más allá del tiempo ha ido a parar su consciencia.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellanoEste audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Howard Phillips Lovecraft es un escritor nacido en Providence, Estados Unidos, en 1890 y fallecido en 1937. A día de hoy se le reconoce como uno de los más grandes autores de terror junto con Edgar Allan Poe, y muchos lo consideran uno de los precursores de la ciencia ficción. Sus obras, una mezcla de terror, ciencia ficción y fantasía oscura, han sido descritas con términos como ficción extraña u horror cósmico. No disfrutó de éxito alguno en vida, aunque a modo póstumo sus obras han pasado a formar parte de los grandes clásicos de la literatura de género universal.

Uno de los cuentos de inspiración gótica de Howard Phillips Lovecraft con atmósfera más asfixiante y desenlace cruento. En él, el narrador nos cuenta la historia de un caserón siniestro y rodeado de una horrible leyenda que implica la muerte de todos sus inquilinos. Acompañado de un pariente, decide pasar la noche entre los muros del caserón, aunque ninguno de los dos puede imaginar lo que en ellos les espera.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellanoEste audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Howard Phillips Lovecraft es un escritor nacido en Providence, Estados Unidos, en 1890 y fallecido en 1937. A día de hoy se le reconoce como uno de los más grandes autores de terror junto con Edgar Allan Poe, y muchos lo consideran uno de los precursores de la ciencia ficción. Sus obras, una mezcla de terror, ciencia ficción y fantasía oscura, han sido descritas con términos como ficción extraña u horror cósmico. No disfrutó de éxito alguno en vida, aunque a modo póstumo sus obras han pasado a formar parte de los grandes clásicos de la literatura de género universal.

El que susurra en la oscuridad supone un desvío en las obras de Howard Phillips Lovecraft hacia la ciencia ficción, sin por ello descuidar su faceta literaria más famosa: el terror. Narra en su mayor parte la entrevista de su protagonista con el enigmático Henry Wentworth Akeley, un anciano postrado en una silla de ruedas y en un lamentable estado físico. Akeley le revelará durante la entrevista mucha información sobre una supuesta raza extraterrestre y su habilidad para extirpar cerebros que luego mantienen con vida. En el transcurso de la entrevista, el narrador descubrirá la horrenda verdad tras el relato de su interlocutor.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Howard Phillips Lovecraft es un escritor nacido en Providence, Estados Unidos, en 1890 y fallecido en 1937. A día de hoy se le reconoce como uno de los más grandes autores de terror junto con Edgar Allan Poe, y muchos lo consideran uno de los precursores de la ciencia ficción. Sus obras, una mezcla de terror, ciencia ficción y fantasía oscura, han sido descritas con términos como ficción extraña u horror cósmico. No disfrutó de éxito alguno en vida, aunque a modo póstumo sus obras han pasado a formar parte de los grandes clásicos de la literatura de género universal.

Extenso relato de H. P. Lovecraft, perteneciente a su primera etapa de cuentos góticos y muy influidos tanto por el estilo como por los trucos de estructura de Edgar Allan Poe. En él se trata la historia de un científico loco capaz de reanimar cadáveres y su relación con el narrador de la historia a lo largo de los años, en una espiral cada vez mayor de truculencia y venganza. Esta historia, una de las más celebradas de su autor, dio origen a la famosa película Reanimator.

Arthur Jermyn was a noble man whose family was full of strange people such as adventurers, sailors and people who joined the circus. But the family members were not only strange – madness was in all the Jermyns. People were glad there were not many of them. The line put forth no branches – and Arthur was the last of it.‘Facts concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family’ is a horror short story written by H.P. Lovecraft. As Lovecraft’s both parents died in a mental hospital, it is believed that Lovecraft handled some of his own family issues in this very story. H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

The man is addicted to morphine, and can think of nothing but death. Only morphine has made his life barely tolerable. He is in this fragile mental state because of the things that happened in the past; because of the things he was forced to encounter. During the First World War he ended up alone on an island – an island that was pure horror.‘Dagon’ is a horror short story written by H. P. Lovecraft. It was first published in 1917.H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

Ulthar is a city in which it is forbidden to kill cats. But it was not always the case – years ago there was an old cotter and his wife who enjoyed trapping and killing the cats of their neighbours. The locals were frightened by the odd couple, and no one dared to put a stop to their nonsense. Things changed, however, when a certain traveller arrived in the town. When his black kitten suddenly disappeared, he decided to pray – with unexpected consequences. ‘The Cats of Ulthar’ is H. P. Lovecraft’s thrilling short story first published in 1920.H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

H.P. Lovecraft is a master of horror - and in this compilation of stories the reader gets a chance to meet some of Lovecraft's most memorable characters. In 'The Alchemist' we meet Count Antoine de C who tells about the curse of his family - due to the curse everyone is expected to die before the age of 32. In 'Dagon' the protagonist is addicted to morphine because of the terrible things that happened to him on a ghost island. In 'Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family' Arthur Jermyn tells about his strange family - and the madness that was in all Jermyns.The collection includes 100 horrific short stories. -

Randolph Carter is not sure what has happened to his closest friend Harley Warren. The two of them decided to visit an old cemetery in a swamp, but something did not go as planned. Carter was found dazed on the edge of the swamp the next morning. His memory is uncertain and indistinct – but he does remember some of the awful happenings.‘The Statement of Randolph Carter’ is a horror short story written by H. P. Lovecraft.H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American horror writer. His best known works include ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ and ‘the Mountains of Madness’. Most of his work was originally published in pulp magazines, and Lovecraft rose into fame only after his death at the age of 46. He has had a great influence in both horror and science fiction genres.

"...Man kaldte ham Gamle Tosse, og blandt alle de depraverede eksistenser, der hang rundt om i lokalet, var han langt den mest lurvede person af dem alle. Mange spekulerede på, hvad han engang havde været; for når hans fuldskab havde nået et vist niveau, gav hans sprog og måden, han formulerede sig på, anledning til dyb undren blandt dem, der lyttede til ham. Hvad han var nu var blevet til, var derimod ikke nær så vanskeligt at afgøre – for Gamle Tosse var på alle måder indbegrebet af den type mennesker, som gik under betegnelsen ’en bums’ eller en ’subsistensløs’."

Nelle campagne del New England precipita un meteorite di un metallo alieno dalle proprietà mai viste. Quale terribile influenza avrà sulla gente del posto la misteriosa energia che emana? Il Colore Venuto dallo Spazio è un racconto horror fantascientifico dello scrittore statunitense Howard Phillips Lovecraft che gode di grande popolarità tra gli appassionati dello scrittore di Providence.Howard Phillips Lovecraft, spesso citato come H.P. Lovecraft (Providence, 20 agosto 1890 – Providence, 15 marzo 1937), è stato uno scrittore, poeta, critico letterario e saggista statunitense, riconosciuto tra i maggiori scrittori di letteratura horror insieme ad Edgar Allan Poe e considerato da molti uno dei precursori della fantascienza angloamericana. Le sue opere, una contaminazione tra horror, fantascienza soft, dark fantasy e low fantasy, sono state spesso descritte, anche da lui stesso, col termine weird fiction (dove weird sta per "strano"), venendo riconosciute tra le principali origini del moderno genere letterario del new weird.Autore di numerosi racconti, come Dagon, Il colore venuto dallo spazio, Il richiamo di Cthulhu e L'orrore di Dunwich, e di romanzi, tra cui Il caso di Charles Dexter Ward, Le montagne della follia e La maschera di Innsmouth, oltre ad alcuni racconti in versi, Lovecraft non venne apprezzato in particolar modo dai critici del suo tempo. Ad esempio, il racconto Il richiamo di Cthulhu venne inizialmente rifiutato in quanto definito troppo "straniante" secondo l'espressione di Wright, e non godette mai di buona fama se non dopo la sua morte. Molte delle sue opere sono state fonte di ispirazione per artisti di tutto il mondo, nella letteratura così come nel cinema e nella musica. Uno dei maggiori studiosi lovecraftiani, S. T. Joshi, definisce infatti la sua opera come "un inclassificabile amalgama di fantasy e fantascienza, e non è sorprendente che abbia influenzato in maniera considerevole lo sviluppo successivo di entrambi i generi". Dal punto di vista del pensiero nei suoi racconti e saggi coniò la filosofia del cosmicismo, in conseguenza del suo ateismo e delle nuove scoperte scientifiche, e le sue idee in molti campi furono spesso controverse.

The Call of Cthulhu is H. P. Lovecraft's most well-known and celebrated work of supernatural horror fiction. Explore the Lovecraftian universe at its best in this nightmarish tale of hellish monsters and ancient secrets.Francis Thurston is sorting through the notes of his late grand-uncle, a renowned professor of Semitic languages, when he stumbles across chilling evidence related to the existence of a cult that worships an ancient demonic god. As he follows the horrifying connections made by his grand-uncle, he begins to realise the horror and madness that lies in waiting for the world.First published in 1928, The Call of Cthulhu is a classic of supernatural and science fiction horror. Arguably Lovecraft's most famous work, this spine-chilling short story is not to be missed.

-Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.El narrador se encuentra en el ático de una antigua casa, con un acompañante que le advierte que no debe tocar absolutamente nada, especialmente una vez que oscurezca... y, menos que ninguna otra cosa, un pequeño objeto que hay sobre la mesa.Cuando el acompañante se marcha y el narrador se queda sólo en el ático, empieza a recorrer las distintas estancias, y se encuentra una biblioteca con toda clase de libros clásicos y de teología. En una balda, en especial, hay un número considerable de libros sobre magia.  Sin poder evitarlo, por pura naturaleza humana, cada vez siente más curiosidad por el objeto que le han dicho que no toque, y que se encuentra sobre la mesa. Con una extraña linterna que, de repente, descubre en su bolsillo, empieza a proyectar una luz de color violeta sobre el objeto de la mesa, y éste... empieza a hacer un ruido inexplicable.Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937), más conocido como H.P. Lovecraft, fue un escritor estadounidense, autor de novelas y relatos cortos de terror y ciencia ficción. Conocido por enfocarse en el género llamado horror cósmico, su obra mezcla el terror sobrenatural con elementos de ciencia ficción, como con otras dimensiones tales como viajes en el tiempo y extraterrestres.

- Este audiolibro está narrado en Español neutral.Los cuentos de terror deben provocar en el lector el temor a lo desconocido. Sin duda, H.P Lovecraft lo genera en cada una de sus historias. Reconocido como uno de los autores más influyentes de la literatura fantástica, cada uno de sus cuentos son una puerta abierta al estremecimiento. Creador del estilo horror cósmico, su obra mezcla elementos de la ciencia ficción, tales como extraterrestres, viajes en el tiempo y dimensiones paralelas, con las historias de terror sobrenatural. Así, H.P. Lovecraft se destaca como un gran innovador de la literatura de terror, ya que aporta una mitología propia, con seres inter dimensionales y monstruos que acechan a plena luz del día. Su prosa, bien definida, narra historias inquietantes, donde las fronteras entre el sueño y la realidad se vuelven difusas, por lo que su lectura será como estar consciente en medio de una pesadilla. Ideal para amantes del género. Aquí podrá disfrutar una serie de cuentos imperdibles que lo harán adentrarse en un universo diferente y escalofriante.Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937), más conocido como H.P. Lovecraft, fue un escritor estadounidense, autor de novelas y relatos cortos de terror y ciencia ficción. Conocido por enfocarse en el género llamado horror cósmico, su obra mezcla el terror sobrenatural con elementos de ciencia ficción, como con otras dimensiones tales como viajes en el tiempo y extraterrestres. Autor de reconocidos cuentos como Dagón (1917), La tumba (1917), Celefais (1920) o La decisión de Randolph Carter (1919). Su obra más importante llamada Los mitos de Cthulhu incluye famosos relatos como "La Ciudad Sin Nombre" (1921), "El Ceremonial" (1923) o "La Llamada De Cthulhu" (1926).

Il racconto La casa stregata venne ispirato a Lovecraft da una casa realmente esistente a Providence, da lui definita «maledetta o nutrita di cadaveri». Il tema di antichi orrori che si risvegliano, di misteriose auree demoniache, la suspense e il senso di oppressione soprannaturale trasmessi da queste pagine si incontrano anche nel celebre L’orrore a Red Hook, molto citato dagli appassionati di Lovecraft che sostengono l’ipotesi che lo scrittore fosse un affiliato di una setta occulta, vista la precisione con cui riporta alcune formule usate durante rituali esoterici. Con L’orrore di Dunwich entriamo in un altro mondo, in quell’universo alieno inaugurato dalla figura di Cthulhu che lo scrittore svilupperà in una serie di famose raccolte. Ne I sogni nella casa stregata Lovecraft introduce un’intuizione che influenzerà molti scrittori di fantasy suoi contemporanei: l’orrore non proviene solo dallo spazio infinito, ma anche dall’infinità di universi paralleli al nostro. Creatore e caposcuola incontestato del filone dell’orrore soprannaturale, Lovecraft fa risalire le radici della sua narrativa alle angosce e agli incubi più oscuri dell’animo umano.Howard Phillips Lovecraft è stato uno scrittore, poeta, critico letterario e saggista statunitense, riconosciuto tra i maggiori scrittori di letteratura horror insieme ad Edgar Allan Poe e considerato da molti uno dei precursori della fantascienza angloamericana. Le sue opere, una contaminazione tra horror, fantascienza soft, dark fantasy e low fantasy, sono state spesso descritte, anche da lui stesso, col termine weird fiction, venendo riconosciute tra le principali origini del moderno genere letterario del new weird. Autore di numerosi racconti, come Dagon, Il colore venuto dallo spazio, Il richiamo di Cthulhu e L'orrore di Dunwich, e di romanzi, tra cui Il caso di Charles Dexter Ward, Le montagne della follia e La maschera di Innsmouth, oltre ad alcuni racconti in versi, Lovecraft non venne apprezzato in particolar modo dai critici del suo tempo. Ad esempio, il racconto Il richiamo di Cthulhu venne inizialmente rifiutato in quanto definito troppo "straniante" secondo l'espressione di Wright, e non godette mai di buona fama se non dopo la sua morte. Molte delle sue opere sono state fonte di ispirazione per artisti di tutto il mondo, nella letteratura così come nel cinema e nella musica. Uno dei maggiori studiosi lovecraftiani, S. T. Joshi, definisce infatti la sua opera come "un inclassificabile amalgama di fantasy e fantascienza, e non è sorprendente che abbia influenzato in maniera considerevole lo sviluppo successivo di entrambi i generi". Dal punto di vista del pensiero nei suoi racconti e saggi coniò la filosofia del cosmicismo, in conseguenza del suo ateismo e delle nuove scoperte scientifiche, e le sue idee in molti campi furono spesso controverse.