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HP Lovecraft: The most influential and most problematic Sci Fic Horror writer of the 20th century

HP Lovecraft: The most influential and most problematic Sci Fic Horror writer of the 20th century

Update: 2025-10-18

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On the latest GenX Show, Jeff talks about the man HP Lovecraft and if it is possible to separate the art from the artist. Does a writer's personal views outweigh his influence. Jeff argues that the author's literary ideas are better than his actual writing and the people who came after made the legend what it is

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HP Lovecraft: The most influential and most problematic Sci Fic Horror writer of the 20th century

HP Lovecraft: The most influential and most problematic Sci Fic Horror writer of the 20th century

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