Fantastic and Horrific Stories is a collection of short fiction by Arthur Machen. Condemned as decadent and obscene upon publication, Machen's writing earned praise from Oscar Wilde and H. P. Lovecraft. Throughout the years, Machen's work has been referenced and adapted by such figures as Stephen King, Guillermo del Toro, and Josh Malerman for its masterfully unsettling blend of science, myth, and magic. The Great God Pan, perhaps Machen's most celebrated work, is the story of an occult experiment gone horribly wrong. Clarke has always taken an interest in occult matters, so when a friend…mehr
Fantastic and Horrific Stories is a collection of short fiction by Arthur Machen. Condemned as decadent and obscene upon publication, Machen's writing earned praise from Oscar Wilde and H. P. Lovecraft. Throughout the years, Machen's work has been referenced and adapted by such figures as Stephen King, Guillermo del Toro, and Josh Malerman for its masterfully unsettling blend of science, myth, and magic. The Great God Pan, perhaps Machen's most celebrated work, is the story of an occult experiment gone horribly wrong. Clarke has always taken an interest in occult matters, so when a friend offers him a chance to witness an experimental procedure intended to access the spirit realm, he cannot refuse. When the young patient Mary awakens, she shows signs of terror and soon falls into a catatonic state. Convinced of their success in discovering the world of "the great god Pan," Clarke and Raymond agree to keep their discovery a secret. Years later, a nearby town begins reporting the mysterious disappearances of young children, all of whom have been seen in the forest with a young woman named Helen Vaughn. In ?The White People,? originally published in Horlick's Magazine in 1904, a Welshman receives the diary of a young girl introduced to witchcraft. Surprisingly well-kept for its age, the green book accompanies Cotgrave on a journey through the lush countryside. Its pages contain the diary of a young girl who, encouraged by her nurse, immerses herself in the world of magic. As she grows adept in the ways of witchcraft, the girl begins referring to strange beings and unknown places, all while doing her best to conceal her secret life from friends and family. The Hill of Dreams is a semi-autobiographical novel about a young man who begins having strange visions after visiting an ancient Roman fort near his rural Welsh home. Published alongside ?The Inmost Light,? ?The Shining Pyramid,? The Terror, ?Out of the Earth,? and Ornaments in Jade, these tales by Arthur Machen showcase his gift for illuminating the presence of the supernatural in everyday life. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Arthur Machen's Fantastic and Horrific Stories is a classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern readers.
Arthur Machen, born Arthur Llewellyn Jones in 1863 in Caerleon, Wales, was a writer and mystic known for his contributions to supernatural fiction. His parents were John Edward Jones, an Anglican clergyman, and Janet Machen. Growing up in a region rich with folklore and ancient history, he developed an early fascination with the mystical and the unknown. He moved to London as a young man, working as a translator before gaining recognition for his eerie and imaginative tales. Deeply influenced by Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Charles Dickens, his works often blended horror with elements of mysticism and philosophical speculation. His most famous writings, including The Great God Pan and The White People, helped shape the weird fiction genre and inspired later writers such as H.P. Lovecraft. His storytelling frequently explored themes of hidden realities, forbidden knowledge, and the uncanny lurking beneath everyday life. Though his literary career faced periods of struggle, his work gained appreciation in later years. He died in 1947 in Beaconsfield, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence horror and fantasy literature.
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The Great God Pan I. The Experiments II. Mr. Clarke’s Memoirs III. The City of Resurrections IV. The Discovery in Paul Street V. The Letter of Advice VI. The Suicides VII. The Encounter in Soho VIII. The Fragments The Inmost Light I. II. III. IV. V. The Shining Pyramid I. The Arrow-head Cheater II. The Eyes on the Wall III. The Search for the Bowl IV. The Search for the Pyramid V. The Little People The Hill of Dreams I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. The White People Prologue The Green Book Epilogue The Terror I. The Coming of the Terror II. Death in the Village III. The Doctor’s Theory IV. The Spread of the Terror V. The Incident of the Unknown Tree VI. Mr. Remnant’s Z Ray VII. The Case of the Hidden Germans VIII. What Mr. Merritt Found IX. The Light on the Water X. The Child and the Moth XI. At Treff Loyne Farm XII. The Letter of Wrath XIII. The Last Words of Mr. Secretan XIV. The End of the Terror Out of Earth Ornaments of Jade The Rose Garden The Turanians The Idealist Witchcraft The Ceremony Psychology Torture Midsummer Nature The Holy Things
The Great God Pan I. The Experiments II. Mr. Clarke’s Memoirs III. The City of Resurrections IV. The Discovery in Paul Street V. The Letter of Advice VI. The Suicides VII. The Encounter in Soho VIII. The Fragments The Inmost Light I. II. III. IV. V. The Shining Pyramid I. The Arrow-head Cheater II. The Eyes on the Wall III. The Search for the Bowl IV. The Search for the Pyramid V. The Little People The Hill of Dreams I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. The White People Prologue The Green Book Epilogue The Terror I. The Coming of the Terror II. Death in the Village III. The Doctor’s Theory IV. The Spread of the Terror V. The Incident of the Unknown Tree VI. Mr. Remnant’s Z Ray VII. The Case of the Hidden Germans VIII. What Mr. Merritt Found IX. The Light on the Water X. The Child and the Moth XI. At Treff Loyne Farm XII. The Letter of Wrath XIII. The Last Words of Mr. Secretan XIV. The End of the Terror Out of Earth Ornaments of Jade The Rose Garden The Turanians The Idealist Witchcraft The Ceremony Psychology Torture Midsummer Nature The Holy Things
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