The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen

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.

The 6150th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 63

Since this book was first published in 1894, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 63.0.

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