http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/horror-literature Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:46:53 -0400 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:46:53 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/985/the-arcane-and-the-rational-lovecrafts-development-of-a-unique-mythos By Dale A. Crowley - The early 20th century saw the rise of a unique subgenre of science fiction and horror literature known as weird fiction. H.P Lovecraft, one of its more prolific and lasting contributors, is rightly considered one of the fathers of the genre. Like the rapidly modernizing world around him, Lovecraft developed his own universe and mythos that was itself a unique mix of old and new. He created monsters that would have been at home in fairy tales or the ancient mists of folklore. At the same time, these ancient, mythic evils were at odds with Lovecraft’s 20th century protagonists – men... Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:00 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/985/the-arcane-and-the-rational-lovecrafts-development-of-a-unique-mythos