| Author |
Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947 |
| Title |
The Great God Pan
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Brandi Weed. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Great God Pan" by Arthur Machen is a horror novella written in the late 19th century. The story examines themes of scientific exploration and the mysterious boundaries between the physical and spiritual realms, following Dr. Raymond and his companion Clarke as they embark on a radical experiment involving a girl named Mary who is to be subjected to an operation meant to reveal the existence of the supernatural. The beginning of the novella introduces readers to Dr. Raymond, an ambitious scientist, and his apprehensive friend Clarke, who has come to witness a controversial experiment. Dr. Raymond believes he can lift the veil between the material world and a deeper spiritual reality through a surgical procedure. As they prepare for the operation on Mary, there is a palpable tension, and the air thickens with anticipation of what might unfold. The opening portion sets the stage for an eerie exploration of both enlightenment and terror, hinting at the catastrophic consequences of their quest for knowledge as it ultimately leads to a harrowing and tragic outcome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Horror tales
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| Subject |
Paranormal fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
389 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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