H. P. Lovecraft The Writer Who Made the Universe Terrifying H. P. Lovecraft gave horror one of its most enduring modern ideas: the universe does not hate humanity. It simply does not care. Before Lovecraft, supernatural horror often centred on ghosts, curses, vampires, murderers, devils, haunted houses, and the consequences of forbidden acts. Lovecraft could … Read more
Robert W. Chambers The Artist Behind The King in Yellow Robert W. Chambers is one of the most peculiar figures in American literary history. He wrote scores of novels and hundreds of stories. He was a successful commercial author in his own lifetime, known for romance, adventure, society fiction, historical fiction, and tales of modern … Read more
Robert Louis Stevenson:The Writer with Two Literary Identities Few authors have created literary worlds as different as Robert Louis Stevenson. In one, readers set sail in search of buried treasure, encounter mutinous pirates, and meet Long John Silver—one of the most charismatic rogues in all of literature. In the other, they walk the fog-shrouded streets … Read more
The Man Behind Dracula: Bram Stoker’s Unexpected Story Few fictional characters are more recognizable than Dracula. More than a century after his first appearance, the mysterious Count from Transylvania remains one of the most famous figures in all of literature. He has appeared in countless films, television series, novels, comic books, and stage productions. His … Read more
How a Teenage Mary Shelley Created One of the Greatest Novels Ever Written Few novels have had a greater impact on literature than Frankenstein. More than two centuries after its publication, Mary Shelley’s masterpiece continues to captivate readers around the world. Its influence can be seen in countless novels, films, television series, and discussions about … Read more
H. G. Wells Didn’t Just Write Science Fiction—He Wrote About Human Nature When most people hear the name H. G. Wells, they think of science fiction. They think of time machines, Martian invasions, invisible men, and strange scientific experiments. They think of futuristic ideas that seemed impossible when Wells first imagined them, yet often feel … Read more