Arthur Machen

A Fragment of Life (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Mysteries of Nature and Existence in a Haunting Tale of the Supernatural and Human Fragility

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "A Fragment of Life," Arthur Machen masterfully weaves a tapestry of psychological exploration and existential inquiry set against an atmospheric backdrop of early 20th century London. The novella employs a stream-of-consciousness style, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the protagonist's introspective journey, where the boundaries between reality and transcendence blur. Machen'Äôs work is imbued with a sense of mysticism and the surreal, consistent with the literary currents of the time, which sought to explore the inner workings of the human psyche amidst the modern age'Äôs industrial noise and spiritual dislocation. Arthur Machen, a pivotal figure in the late Victorian and early 20th-century literary scene, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of mysticism and the occult, often reflecting on the fragility of existence. His background as a Welshman and his interest in ancient myth and symbolism colored his narratives, enabling him to craft stories that resonate with depth, beauty, and underlying terror. Machen's fascination with the mysterious aspects of life informs this text, offering a poignant meditation on the search for meaning in an increasingly fragmented world. This book is a profound read for those interested in the intersection of the fantastical and the mundane. Machen'Äôs timeless exploration of consciousness invites readers to contemplate their own place within the enigmatic web of existence. "A Fragment of Life" is an essential piece for understanding the evolution of horror and fantasy literature, and it will leave readers pondering its implications long after the final page.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 76
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338092304
• Artikelnr.: 64076209

Autorenporträt

Arthur Machen, baptized Arthur Llewellyn Jones-Machen, was a Welsh writer in the 19th and 20th centuries. He received a classical education as a boy; however, he couldn't afford to attend university, so he lived a life of relative poverty as he attempted to work in several professions before finding literary success.In 1897, Machen married his first wife, Amelia Hogg, who introduced him to A. E. White, who became close friends with Machen and helped him break into literary circles. Soon after, Machen also began receiving legacies from distant relatives, which allowed him to devote more time to writing.While he wrote fiction and nonfiction, Machen is best known for his supernatural and horror stories, which were inspired by Celtic, Roman, and medieval history as well as his own childhood in Wales. His books were popular, though his success fell after some unfortunate events-including a scandal from Oscar Wilde that hurt the reputation of the genres Machen wrote and the death of his first wife, and he was eventually forced to take on a full-time journalist position to provide for his family. This trend of success followed by poverty repeated throughout the years until an appeal was launched, naming Machen as a distinguished man of letters, which allowed him to finally live in some amount of comfort until his death in 1947.