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Algernon Henry Blackwood (14 March 1869 - 10 December 1951) was an English author, journalist and radio broadcaster who worked in the horror, fantasy and weird fiction genres.
Overview[]
One of the most prolific horror writers of all time, Algernon Blackwood's work has been described as "more consistently meritorious than any weird writer's except Dunsany's." [1] He has had an enormous influence on the development of the Cthulhu Mythos, with Lovecraft himself claiming him as both an inspiration and one of his favourite authors. Other weird fiction writers to cite Blackwood as a source of inspiration include Frank Belknap Long, Clark Ashton Smith and Ramsey Campbell.
Similar to some of his own characters, Blackwood was known for his interest in both occultism and outdoor activities, such as camping and hiking. He was also one of the most eminent and well-established authors of supernatural fiction to contribute original stories to the American magazine Weird Tales.
Blackwood's interpretation of the legendary Wendigo was incorporated into the Mythos by August Derleth, who associates it with his own creation, Ithaqua.
External Links[]
- Algernon Blackwood at Wikipedia
- Algernon Blackwood at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
References[]
- ↑ S. T. Joshi, The Weird Tale (University of Texas Press, 1990)