___________________________________ Howard Phillips Lovecraft 2 stories – Dragon and Alchemist mp3 + texts Howard Phillips Lovecraft ( 1890 – 1937 ) was an American author of fantasy , horror and science fiction , noted for combining these three genres within single narratives . Lovecraft's readership was limited during his life, but his works have become very important and influential among writers and fans of modern horror fiction. He has become a cult figure in the horror genre.