Howard Phillips Lovecraft was a renowned writer of horror and science fiction, known for his macabre and imaginative storytelling. His unique style, which he referred to as "cosmic horror," continues to influence writers and filmmakers to this day. Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1890. He was raised by his mother and his aunts after his father was institutionalized for mental illness. Lovecraft was a solitary child and spent much of his time reading and writing. He was parti...