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.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
August 2022 |
Authors: |
Arthur MacHen
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
440 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-1831-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
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LSN: |
1-5132-1831-X |
Barcode: |
9781513218311 |
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