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The novella explores the consequences of scientific experimentation on a woman's psyche, leading to a horrific revelation about her identity. Set against a backdrop of London’s social scene, the narrative follows Helen, a young woman whose unsettling presence drives several suitors to suicide. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that she is the offspring of the god Pan and her mother, linking themes of nature, horror, and the supernatural. Arthur Machen's work combines his fascination with history and the macabre, making it a significant piece in horror literature.
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The Great God Pan, Arthur Machen
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Great God Pan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arthur Machen
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 68
- ISBN13
- 9781605977843
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, 19th century, Horror Short Stories, Gothic Horror, Supernatural Horror, Cosmic Horror, Weird & New Weird
- Rating
- 3.35 out of 5
- Description
- The novella explores the consequences of scientific experimentation on a woman's psyche, leading to a horrific revelation about her identity. Set against a backdrop of London’s social scene, the narrative follows Helen, a young woman whose unsettling presence drives several suitors to suicide. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that she is the offspring of the god Pan and her mother, linking themes of nature, horror, and the supernatural. Arthur Machen's work combines his fascination with history and the macabre, making it a significant piece in horror literature.