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Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer and creator of the cosmic horror genre.His works often deal with unknown cosmic forces and ancient entities that threaten human existence.Lovecraft used the concept of "unknowing" as a key element in his stories, where characters encounter difficulties with the unknown and the unknowable.Despite his limited success in life, his work has gained a cult status since his death, influencing many authors and American researchers.Lovecraft's major works, such as "The Call of Cthulhu" and "The Shadow of Overmouth," have become the foundation for an entire mythos known as the Cthulhu Mythos.