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Hassler have arranged and edited material from the notebooks to reveal the wonderful story of a literary friendship between an old master, who knew he was a "master" and who continually valued what he called the "ecstasy" of fine writing, and a would-be writer and believer.
Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His book The Great God Pan has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror (Stephen King has called it "Maybe the best horror story in the English language")
Written during the First World War and first published in 1922, “Far Off Things” is the first volume of Arthur Machan's autobiography. Arthur Machen (1863 – 1947) was a Welsh author and renowned mystic during the 1890s and early 20th century who garnered literary acclaim for his contributions to the supernatural, horror, and fantasy fiction genres. His seminal novella “The Great God Pan” (1890) has become a classic of horror fiction, with Stephen King describing it as one of the best horror stories ever written in the English language. Other notable fans of his gruesome tales include William Butler Yeats and Arthur Conan Doyle; and his work has been compared to that of Robert Louis...
THE delicate and strange fancies of Arthur Machen are beautifully apparelled in the type of this thin volume. This is a limited edition of one thousand, the book being designed by T. M. Clcland, printed under his supervision by the Pynson Printers, and every copy autographed by the author. The content-there are ten short pieces in all-piques the interest with such titles as "The Turanians," "Witchcraft," "Torture," and "The Holy Things." One reads with an admiration for Machen's caressing touch upon language. Here is a lapidary and a musician of words. As for the queer beliefs and the peculiar, twisted intelligence that peer out between the words-they engender impatience and sometimes even a...
The magical testimonies in Arthur Machen's "The House of Souls" observe the peculiar and interesting elements of being human. In Machen's reminiscences of ghosts and other strange things, horror, mystery, and the unknown all come together. There are a variety of frightening and extraordinary memories within the collection of brief recollections that make it difficult to tell the difference between the actual world and the supernatural. In Machen's recollections, people meet forces from different worlds and find out about the skinny line among normal and magical matters. They additionally learn about the horrifying and hard elements of everyday existence. The extraordinary and scary things ap...
In this charming and insightful essay, Arthur Machen takes the reader on a journey through the streets and alleys of London. Through his keen observations and thoughtful reflections, Machen provides a unique perspective on the city that he loved. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of London. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.