The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen
And Other Weird Stories
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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- Published
- 1894
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.4)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 64th on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)
- 204th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- Horror Literature: A Core Collection and Reference Guide (Book edited by Marshall B. Tymn)