Arthur Machen

Arthur Machen: 30+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Fantasy Books (eBook, ePUB)

Including Translations, Essays & Memoirs

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Arthur Machen: 30+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Fantasy Books' presents a comprehensive collection that encapsulates the essence of Machen's literary genius. Within its pages, Machen's familiar theme of the thin veil between the normal and the supernatural is expertly weaved through tales that challenge the boundaries of the mind and reality. His prose, rich with a bewitching cadence, holds the reader in a trance-like grip while artfully bringing to the literary forefront a fusion of Celtic mysticism and cosmopolitan critique. This anthology not only features his renowned works, such as 'The Great God Pan' and 'The White People', but also includes lesser-known essays and an insightful autobiography, shaping a rounded view of Machen's literary landscape. The editorial excellence ensures that this volume transcends the constraints of time and continues to resonate with a modern audience. Arthur Machen, a lynchpin in the pantheon of horror and supernatural literature, has profoundly influenced the genre with his unique blend of mythic and modern themes. His Welsh heritage and deep interest in the occult and paganism permeate his narratives, challenging the Victorian and Edwardian sensibilities of his time. Machen's experiences, from his mystical upbringing in the landscapes of Wales to the gritty realities of London, have sculpted his narrative voice-simultaneously ancient and uncannily contemporary. This particular anthology reflects Machen's enduring legacy and the development of his thought, revealing the threads that bind the spiritual to the spectral. 'Readers who dare delve into the phantasmagoric may find themselves enthralled by the eloquence and psychological depth within 'Arthur Machen: 30+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Fantasy Books'. This collection is recommended to both the aficionado of classic horror and the newcomer keen to discover the roots from which modern horror and fantasy have branched. Thought-provoking and rich with arcane allure, Machen's work remains pertinent to those who seek within literature a mirror to the mystic and the macabre.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 4350
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547769316
• Artikelnr.: 69607770

Autorenporträt

Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author and mystic, celebrated for his seminal influence on the horror and supernatural fiction genres. His work is characterized by an elegant prose style, a rich atmosphere, and a fascination with the esoteric and the cosmic. Born on March 3, 1863, in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Machen embraced the lore and legends of his Welsh heritage, which profoundly influenced his writing. An early work, 'The Hill of Dreams' (1907), exhibits his masterful blend of poetic imagination and psychological depth, setting a precedent for modern fantasy literature. However, Machen is perhaps best known for 'The Great God Pan' (1894), a novella that Stephen King himself described as 'Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language' (King, 'Danse Macabre'). His literary style often involved elements of horror emerging from a seemingly normal setting, offering a chilling suggestion that the mundane may mask the terrible. Machen's exploration of the thin veil between the known and the unknowable has inspired a generation of writers, from H.P. Lovecraft to Guillermo del Toro. His collection 'Arthur Machen: 30+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Fantasy Books' serves as a testament to his lasting impact on speculative fiction and the art of the unsettling tale. Inducted posthumously into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2010, Machen's work continues to attract both scholarship and a devoted readership, drawn to his masterful enigmas and darkly sublime universes.