Due to H.P. Lovecraft's contributions to the literary world, and his inability to attend Brown University due to health problems, it would be appropriate for Brown to award Lovecraft an honorary degree.
Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) is considered by many to be the father of modern horror and supernatural fiction. Throughout the years H P Lovecraft has continued to increase in popularity and his work has inspired countless writers, artists, musicians, and filmmakers. His contributions to, and effect on, the literary world has been unquestionable.
Lovecraft's great literary influence was accomplished despite the fact that he never managed to complete his education. Lovecraft suffered a nervous breakdown in 1908. This illness prevented him from obtaining his high school diploma. This failure to complete his education dashed his hopes of ever entering Brown University. This failure haunted him for the rest of his life.
Considering Lovecraft's importance to the literary history of both the world and Providence, RI, (the location of Brown University), and considering that the library of Brown University is the home of the H.P. Lovecraft Collection, it would seem appropriate that Brown University would posthumously award H. P. Lovecraft an honorary doctoral degree in literature.
Although Lovecraft will obviously be unable to enjoy having such an honor bestowed upon him, (at least in this world), it is nevertheless an honor that he deserves. While Lovecraft will not be able to appreciate this gesture, I am sure that his many fans throughout the world will applaud such an action on the part of Brown University.
