Howard Phillips Lovecraft is probably one of the most famous writers of the early 20th century. But, unfortunately, his fame has been entirely posthumous. He actually lived in poverty for most of his life and died at the age of 49. Nevertheless, he leaves a vast legacy of works that fascinate millions of readers around…

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