The House of Souls by Arthur Machen

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Author Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947
Title The House of Souls
Contents A fragment of life -- The white people -- The great god Pan -- The inmost light.
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Summary "The House of Souls" by Arthur Machen is a collection of short stories first published in the early 20th century. The compendium is characterized by Machen's exploration of supernatural themes and the intersections between the mundane and the mystical. The stories delve into the mysterious aspects of life, often revealing an unseen world lying just beneath the surface of everyday existence. The opening portion of "A Fragment of Life" introduces Edward Darnell, who awakens from a dream reminiscent of an ancient woods, only to face the routine of his daily life with his wife, Mary. As they discuss the lodestar of his wish to furnish their spare room with a modest amount of money, their conversation reveals hints of their backgrounds, aspirations, and the mundane tensions of suburbia. This sets the stage for deeper reflections on human experience, identity, and perhaps a yearning for something more profound that lies beyond the mechanisms of daily existence. The passage masterfully combines the ordinary with an ambience that suggests a lingering presence of the extraordinary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Horror tales, English
Subject Supernatural -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 25016
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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