H. P. Lovecraft

H. P. Lovecraft, born on August 20, 1890, in Providence, Rhode Island, was a unique voice in American literature, renowned for his contributions to the horror genre. His writing, characterized by cosmic horror and otherworldly beings, invites readers into a world where the ordinary meets the unfathomable. Lovecraft's upbringing in a family of intellectuals and his early exposure to literature sparked a lifelong passion for writing, leading him to create an intricate mythos that has captured the imaginations of many. Despite facing limited recognition during his lifetime, his work has since gained significant acclaim and has influenced countless authors and filmmakers.

Lovecraft's tales often explore themes of existential dread and the insignificance of humanity in the grand cosmos, a reflection of his own views on life and society. Notable works like "The Call of Cthulhu" and "At the Mountains of Madness" showcase his ability to blend the eerie with the sublime, crafting stories that linger long after the last page is turned. If you're curious to delve into the fascinating mind of Lovecraft, we invite you to explore his works available in this app. You'll find a rich tapestry of imagination waiting to unfold.

At the Mountains of Madness

Read by Ben Tucker 4.6
In the most cold and remote region of the planet lies mountains towering higher than the Himalayas and containing abominable secrets the min…

The Shadow Over Innsmouth

Read by H. P. Lovecraft 4.7
Rumours abound of sinister goings-on in the ancient Massachusetts seaport of Innsmouth. The once prosperous town, which has fallen into a st…

The Colour Out of Space

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.5
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” This creepy horror…

The Dunwich Horror

Read by Mark Nelson 4.5
In a rundown farmhouse near isolated, rural Dunwich, a bizarre family conjures and nurtures an evil entity from another realm, with the purp…

Herbert West: Reanimator

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.5
Herbert West: Reanimator is a chilling tale that delves into the dark realms of life, death, and the boundaries of science. Written by H. P.…

Seven H.P. Lovecraft Stories

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.4
Howard Phillips Lovecraft, better known as H.P. Lovecraft, was an American author of horror, fantasy, poetry and science fiction, especially…

The Shadow Over Innsmouth

Read by Ben Tucker 4.9
Unspeakable monstrousness overhung the crumbling, stench-cursed town of Innsmouth... and folks there had somehow got out of the idea of dyin…

At the Mountains of Madness, Version 2

Read by Mark Nelson 4.3
A scientific expedition to Antartica discovers the ruins of a civilization millions of years old, built by the Elder Things, beings who came…

The Call of Cthulhu

4.4
“[The Call of Cthulhu] is a masterpiece, which I am sure will live as one of the highest achievements of literature. Mr. Lovecraft holds a u…

The Dunwich Horror (Version 2)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.5
Horror stalks the earth. There are many dimensions that coexist with our universe and, unfortunately, overlap it in very special places. T…

The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath

4.6
Considered by writers as diverse as Joyce Carol Oates and Stephen King to be a masterpiece of the American horror/fantasy genre, “The Dream …

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Read by Chris Pyle 4.5
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward is a short horror novel (51,500 words) by American writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in early 1927, but not pu…

The Collected Public Domain Works of H. P. Lovecraft

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Delve into the eerie and unsettling world of H. P. Lovecraft, a master of horror whose works have shaped the genre for generations. This col…

The Call of Cthulhu

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.2
The worshipers of this ancient tentacled horror are still with us, waiting for this terrible being to awake and take vengeance again on an e…

H.P. Lovecraft – Selected Short Stories, vol. 3

4.3
The third part of a collection in which the readers narrate their short stories of choice … … (Summary by Piotr Nater)This audiobook was pr…

The Call of Cthulhu (version 2)

Read by Martin Reyto 4.7
“[The Call of Cthulhu] is a masterpiece, which I am sure will live as one of the highest achievements of literature. Mr. Lovecraft holds a u…

Weird Tales Double Feature: The Haunter in the Dark and The Thing on the Door-Step

Read by Ben Tucker 4.4
In this thrilling and horrific installment of the Weird Tales Double Feature, we have the final two novelettes published within the Cthulhu …

Through the Gates of the Silver Key

Read by Ben Tucker 4.7
"Through the Gates of the Silver Key," published complete in this issue, is an utterly amazing novelette. It is much more than a m…

Three Stories By HP Lovecraft - KRAB's The Breadline Theatre

4.7
Experience the chilling tales of H. P. Lovecraft performed by The Breadline Theatre. This production features three stories: “Beyond the Wal…

H.P. Lovecraft – Selected Short Stories, vol. 1

4.4
This is the first part of a collection of short pieces by HPL read by different readers (Summary by Piotr Nater)This audiobook was produced …

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