Sometimes one feels that it would be merciful to tear down … - H. P. Lovecraft

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Sometimes one feels that it would be merciful to tear down these houses, for they must often dream.

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Howard Phillips Lovecraft (20 August 1890 – 15 March 1937) was an American author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, known for combining these three genres within single narratives and best remembered for the creation of the Cthulhu Mythos. He is considered, along with Edgar Allan Poe, to be one of the greatest Horror writers.

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Pen Names: Ward Phillips

Native Name: Howard Phillips Lovecraft

Alternative Names: Howard P. Lovecraft • HPL • E'ch-Pi-El • Grandpa Theobald • Lovecraft

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Sometimes one feels that it would be merciful to tear down these houses, for they must often dream. - H. P. Lovecraft

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