Arthur Machen - Ultimate Collection: The Greatest Occult & Supernatural Classics

Arthur Machen - Ultimate Collection: The Greatest Occult & Supernatural Classics

by Arthur Machen
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 30/12/2023

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Arthur Machen - Ultimate Collection: The Greatest Occult & Supernatural Classics is a meticulously curated anthology that encapsulates the essence of Machen's profound influence on the realms of horror and supernatural literature. Rich in atmospheric detail and philosophical depth, the collection showcases Machen's signature style, which blends poetic prose with unsettling themes. Within its pages, readers encounter grotesque yet sublime narratives that explore the boundaries of reality, existence, and the metaphysical, revealing a world teeming with hidden wonders and primal fears. The stories, representative of the late Victorian and early modernist literary context, not only highlight Machen's unique vision but also reflect the anxieties and mystical tendencies of his time. Arthur Machen, a Welsh author and mystic, emerged as a pivotal figure in the growth of supernatural fiction. His early career as a journalist and his deep engagement with the occult and mysticism profoundly informed his writing. Machen was influenced by contemporary thinkers and artists, which propelled him to explore the ineffable and create narratives that challenge the reader's perception of reality. His works resonate with a sense of transcendental beauty while confronting the darkness that lies beneath the surface of ordinary life. For readers seeking to delve into the mysterious and the uncanny, Machen's Ultimate Collection is an indispensable volume. It serves not only as an introduction to his outstanding oeuvre but also as a rich tapestry that interweaves themes of fear, wonder, and the unexplained. This collection will captivate those enamored with the occult and enthusiasts of supernatural fiction, encouraging them to question the depths of their own reality.

ISBN:
8596547769330
8596547769330
Category:
Fantasy
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
30-12-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Arthur Machen

Arthur Machen (Arthur Llewelyn Jones), a Welsh author of supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction, was born on March 3, 1863. He grew up in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, and attended boarding school at Hereford Cathedral School.

He moved to London in 1881 and worked as a journalist, children's tutor, and publisher's clerk, finding time to write at night. By 1894, Machen had his first major success.

The Great God Pan was published by John Lane, and despite widespread criticism for its sexual and horrific content, it sold well and went into a second edition.

In the 1920s Machen's work became immensely popular in the United States, but Machen experienced increasing poverty; he was saved in 1931 by receiving a Civil List pension from the British government. Arthur Machen died on March 30, 1947.

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