Algernon Blackwood (1869–1951) was a British writer and a defining voice of early supernatural and weird fiction. His work is celebrated for its profound sense of atmosphere, often drawing terror from nature, isolation and the suggestion of vast, unseen forces shaping reality.
Best known for classics such as The Willows and The Wendigo, Blackwood favoured slow-burning, psychological unease over explicit horror. His influence on modern horror is immense, helping lay the foundations for both folk and cosmic traditions that continue to shape the genre today.
