H. P. Lovecraft and the Black Magickal Tradition

Steadman, John L. H. P. Lovecraft and the Black Magickal Tradition: The Master of Horror's Influence on Modern Occultism. Newburyport, MA: Weiser Books, 2015.

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There is a debate among modern occultists about whether or not H. P. Lovecraft, the famous horror writer, was knowledgeable in the practice of black magic. Some literary experts argue that Lovecraft was a master of his genre and that his work is purely psychological. However, scholar John Steadman's analysis suggests that Lovecraft's life and his works, particularly his Cthulhu Mythos and his creation of the Necronomicon, provide concrete evidence of his understanding and application of occult practices. Whether or not one believes in supernatural abilities, it is undeniable that Lovecraft's impact on modern black magic and western occultism is significant.

John L. Steadman is a scholar of H. P. Lovecraft and western occultism and has been a magickal practitioner for more than thirty years. He is currently a college English professor at Olivet College in Michigan.

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