Notes on Weird Fiction by H.P. Lovecraft (Rare Essay)

In this essay from 1937, H.P. Lovecraft explains his motivations and methods for writing weird fiction stories.

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[joaovitorreginattodasilva]

"insignificant amateurs, like myself" damn

[Welther]

"These are the rules or standards which I have followed—consciously or unconsciously—ever since I first attempted the serious writing of fantasy. That my results are successful may well be disputed—but I feel at least sure that, had I ignored the considerations mentioned in the last few paragraphs, they would have been much worse than they are."

I read this years about. Thanks for reminding me, random youtube guy.

[Morbidsy]

Thank you for narrating and sharing this treasure! 💕

[claushellsing]

3:17 Lovecraft, the master itself describing himself as a "insignificant amateur"

[digitallurke]

Lovecraft has many essays and correspondence addressed to REHoward.

[SunnyIlha]

When we
As children
Stayed awake
Stayed up
At night
Looking at shapes
In the closet standing there
Facing us
Faceless
In the moonlight

Then
Petrified
Of
What was under the bed