| "Supernatural Horror in Literature" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by H. P. Lovecraft | |
 Text available at Wikisource | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Horror fiction essay |
| Publication | |
| Published in | The Recluse |
| Publication type | Periodical |
| Media type | Print (Magazine) |
| Publication date | 1927 |
"Supernatural Horror in Literature" is a 28,000-word essay by American writer H. P. Lovecraft, surveying the development and achievements of horror fiction as the field stood in the 1920s and 30s. The essay was researched and written between November 1925 and May 1927, first published in August 1927, and then revised and expanded during 1933–1934.