TED-Ed: Silvia Moreno-García: Titan of terror: the dark imagination of H.P. Lovecraft

Howard Phillips Lovecraft, born in 1890, revolutionized horror by integrating scientific elements into his stories, creating a new form of terror that resonated with the scientific advancements of his time. His works often featured cosmic entities, known as the Great Old Ones, that exist beyond human comprehension, inducing madness in those who encounter them. Despite his personal prejudices, Lovecraft's literary universe, the Cthulhu Mythos, has inspired countless authors and remains influential in modern horror. Lovecraft's legacy endures, highlighting humanity's insignificance in the face of cosmic forces.

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