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: 06/12/2023

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In "Arthur Machen - Ultimate Collection: The Greatest Occult & Supernatural Classics," readers are invited into the labyrinthine realms of the supernatural and the occult, a signature style of Machen that masterfully intertwines mysticism with Victorian horror. This comprehensive anthology showcases Machen'Äôs distinctive prose, rich in vivid imagery and psychological depth, while exploring themes of the numinous, the unseen, and the uncanny. Through his innovative narrative techniques, Machen elevates the mundane to the extraordinary, inviting contemplation of the deeper mysteries of existence that lie beneath the surface of everyday life. Arthur Machen, a prominent Welsh author and a pivotal figure in the development of supernatural fiction, drew inspiration from his own explorations of spirituality, folklore, and the arcane. His experiences in the rural landscape of Wales often find reflection in his writing, where a palpable sense of place becomes a gateway to the transcendent. Machen's engagement with contemporary mystic movements and his fascination with the irrational provided a fertile ground for the development of his unique microcosm of the uncanny. This ultimate collection is highly recommended for both neophytes and seasoned readers of occult literature. Machen's works not only thrill with their eerie narratives but also provoke profound philosophical inquiries, making this anthology an essential addition to any literary library that seeks to explore the intersections of reality and the supernatural.

ISBN:
8596547688815
8596547688815
Category:
Fantasy
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
06-12-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
GoodPress
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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