Six Prolific Horror Writers
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Mary Shelley
Edgar Allen Poe
H.P. Lovecraft
M.R. James
Stephen King
Richard Matheson
Mary Shelley
(August 1st, 1797 - February 1st, 1851)Mary Shelley was a british novelist, short story writer, and dramatist. While she wrote many novels in her time, she would become most known for writing Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus. Along with the story going down as one of the earliest instances of science fiction, the character of Frankenstein would go on to become one of the most prominent figures in horror.
Notable Works:The Last ManFaulker. A NovelLodore
Edgar Allen Poe
(January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849)Edgar Allen Poe was an American writer, poet, and author. His popular works revolved around Gothic Fiction, which would ultimately earn him the title as a central figure in that genre, and of American Literature overall. A common theme of Poe's works was the concept of death, including decomposition, reanimation, and grief.
Notable Works:The RavenThe Tell-tale HeartThe Black Cat
H.P Lovecraft
(August 20, 1980 - Merch 15, 1937)H.P. Lovecraft was a writer known for drabbling in weird, science, and horror fiction. He is most well known for creating the Cthulu Mythos, a creature so significant that it would eventually be called the "fictional religion of fantasy, science fiction, and horror."
Notable works"The Call of Cthulu"At the Mountains of SadnessThe Shadow Out of Time
M.R. James
(August 1, 1862 - June 12, 1936)On top of being an author, M.R. James was also known for being a scholar at both King's and Eton College. What he is most known for, though, is his re-invention of the ghost story. He abandoned many cliche's present at the time, and some of his work is now considered the best in the entire genre.
Notable Works:Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My LadThe Rose GardenA Warning to the Curious
Richard Matheson
(February 20, 1926 - June 23, 2013) Richard Matheson was an author and a screenwriter, who specialized in fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is most known for writing the novel I Am Legend, a story George A. Romero was inspired by when developing his zombies for Night of the Living Dead.
Notable WorksThe Shrinking ManA Stir of EchoesWhat Dreams May Come
Stephen King
(September 21, 1947) Stephen King is an author who specializes in horror, crime, and fantasy. He has won multiple awards for his works over the years, and up to 400 million of his books have been sold. Because of this, he has been given the title "the King of Horror."
Notable Works:The ShiningThe StandCarrie
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Six Prolific Horror Writers
Click on the pictures for more information
Mary Shelley
Edgar Allen Poe
H.P. Lovecraft
M.R. James
Stephen King
Richard Matheson
Mary Shelley
(August 1st, 1797 - February 1st, 1851)Mary Shelley was a british novelist, short story writer, and dramatist. While she wrote many novels in her time, she would become most known for writing Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus. Along with the story going down as one of the earliest instances of science fiction, the character of Frankenstein would go on to become one of the most prominent figures in horror.
Notable Works:The Last ManFaulker. A NovelLodore
Edgar Allen Poe
(January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849)Edgar Allen Poe was an American writer, poet, and author. His popular works revolved around Gothic Fiction, which would ultimately earn him the title as a central figure in that genre, and of American Literature overall. A common theme of Poe's works was the concept of death, including decomposition, reanimation, and grief.
Notable Works:The RavenThe Tell-tale HeartThe Black Cat
H.P Lovecraft
(August 20, 1980 - Merch 15, 1937)H.P. Lovecraft was a writer known for drabbling in weird, science, and horror fiction. He is most well known for creating the Cthulu Mythos, a creature so significant that it would eventually be called the "fictional religion of fantasy, science fiction, and horror."
Notable works"The Call of Cthulu"At the Mountains of SadnessThe Shadow Out of Time
M.R. James
(August 1, 1862 - June 12, 1936)On top of being an author, M.R. James was also known for being a scholar at both King's and Eton College. What he is most known for, though, is his re-invention of the ghost story. He abandoned many cliche's present at the time, and some of his work is now considered the best in the entire genre.
Notable Works:Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My LadThe Rose GardenA Warning to the Curious
Richard Matheson
(February 20, 1926 - June 23, 2013) Richard Matheson was an author and a screenwriter, who specialized in fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He is most known for writing the novel I Am Legend, a story George A. Romero was inspired by when developing his zombies for Night of the Living Dead.
Notable WorksThe Shrinking ManA Stir of EchoesWhat Dreams May Come
Stephen King
(September 21, 1947) Stephen King is an author who specializes in horror, crime, and fantasy. He has won multiple awards for his works over the years, and up to 400 million of his books have been sold. Because of this, he has been given the title "the King of Horror."
Notable Works:The ShiningThe StandCarrie