Arthur Machen
Arthur Machen was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella 'The Great God Pan' (1890) has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror, with Stephen King describing it as 'Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language'. His work was deeply inspired by his love of the Welsh countryside and his fascination with the arcane and the occult.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The House Of Souls
"The House of Souls" is a collection of supernatural tales that explore the thin veil between the physical and spiritual realms. From haunted houses to ancient rituals, the stories delve into the mysteries of the occult and the unsettling forces that lurk in the shadows. With vivid descriptions and a haunting atmosphere, the book takes readers on a chilling journey through the unknown, leaving them questioning the boundaries of reality and the existence of otherworldly beings.
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2. The Great God Pan
This novella delves into the chilling consequences of tampering with the unknown as it follows the aftermath of a sinister experiment to glimpse the supernatural realm. The story weaves a tapestry of mysterious occurrences, madness, and death, tracing the influence of an enigmatic woman believed to have been exposed to the ancient, malevolent entity known as Pan. As the narrative unfolds, the characters are drawn into a dark and eerie world where the boundaries between reality and the arcane dissolve, leading to a haunting conclusion that underscores the perils of unlocking forbidden knowledge.
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