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The Great God Pan

By Arthur Machen
Series: The Penguin English Library
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The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen is a supernatural horror story that explores the consequences of a mysterious experiment to unleash an otherworldly force. Set in Victorian England, the tale unfolds as characters encounter strange and terrifying phenomena, leading to a series of inexplicable and sinister events. Machen's story is acclaimed for its atmosphere of suspense and the exploration of the blurred boundaries between science and the mystical.
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This book may appeal to you if you relish tales that delve into the mysterious and supernatural, blending horror with psychological depth. Arthur Machen crafts a chilling narrative exploring the unseen and unfathomable forces that challenge human understanding, perfect for those who enjoy stories that linger and unsettle.

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The Great God Pan

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Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series.

I will not read it; I should never sleep again

A doctor performs an experiment on a young woman that goes horribly wrong, and a series of increasingly strange events follow—sinister woodland rituals, disappearances, suicides...

Viewed as immoral and decadent on first publication in 1894, Machen's weird tale has since established itself as a classic of its genre and has been described by Stephen King as 'one of the best horror stories ever written. Maybe the best in the English language'.

The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

Series: The Penguin English Library

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The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen is often praised for its eerie atmosphere and effective blend of horror with supernatural elements. Readers admire its ability to create suspense and a sense of dread through its mysterious and unsettling narrative. Some note that it explores themes of forbidden knowledge and the unseen forces that lurk beyond human understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241341124

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 135g

Pages: 176

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Arthur Machen Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was born in Monmouthshire in Wales, a region whose associations with Celtic, Roman and medieval history would make a strong impression on him. Too poor to attend university, he moved to London in 1881 and worked as a journalist, tutor and publisher's clerk, finding time to write at night. The Great God Pan was published in 1894, and despite widespread criticism for its decadent style and sexual content, was Machen's first popular success. In later life, he became an actor and pursued his interests in Celtic Christianity and the legend of the Grail while continuing to write fiction and journalism.

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