Seabury Quinn

American author of horror fiction

Seabury Quinn - American author of horror fiction
Born

January 1st, 1889
136 years ago

Died

1969
56 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An author primarily recognized for contributions to the genre of horror fiction. Created the character Jules de Grandin, a supernatural detective, who featured in numerous stories published in 'Weird Tales'. Active during the early to mid-20th century, produced a vast array of short stories, novels, and other writings that explored themes of the macabre and supernatural. Gained a dedicated readership within the pulp fiction community and left a lasting legacy in horror literature.

Created the Jules de Grandin character

Published numerous stories in 'Weird Tales'

Contributed significantly to pulp fiction

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