The Weird Tale

The leading critic of supernatural literature here
examines the roots of the "weird tale" (as Lovecraft
called it) through detailed examinations of five
"founding fathers" of the genre: Arthur Machen,
Lord Dunsany, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and H.P. Lovecraft. The result is a thorough study of the art, craft, philosophy, and aesthetics of an
enduring genre of fantastic literature.