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

Including Translations, Essays & Memoirs

Arthur Machen (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
4350 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776931-6 (EAN)

Infos

Arthur Machen's collection of horror classics, supernatural mysteries, and fantasy books showcases his unique ability to blend elements of the Gothic with an understanding of the human psyche. With intricate plots and vivid descriptions, Machen transports readers to otherworldly realms where the lines between reality and fantasy blur. His literary style is characterized by a rich use of symbolism and an exploration of the darker aspects of human nature, making his work both captivating and thought-provoking. Set against the backdrop of Victorian and Edwardian England, Machen's stories often delve into the occult and supernatural, creating an eerie and haunting atmosphere that stays with the reader long after the final page. Arthur Machen's extensive collection of works is a must-read for fans of horror, mystery, and fantasy genres. His ability to craft intricate and suspenseful narratives make his books a timeless addition to any avid reader's collection, promising hours of thrilling and thought-provoking entertainment.

Autor

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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: Arthur Machen collection • A Shade of Vampire • Blake Crouch • Celtic mythology • classic fantasy • classic horror fiction • Edgar Allan Poe • Edwardian era fiction • Edwardian London • Gothic horror stories • Joseph Conrad • Literary legacy • Lovecraft • Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children • mystical narratives • mythological fantasy books • occult fiction classics • occult themes • pre-Lovecraftian weird tales • psychological depth • supernatural horror • Supernatural mystery novels • The Kingfountain • The Nightblade • The Woman in Black • victorian sensibilities • vintage fantasy literature • welsh authors • Welsh folklore • Wuthering Heights