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The Great God Pan

By Arthur Machen

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A scientist’s dangerous experiment to reveal the supernatural opens a doorway to unspeakable horror, with tragic consequences.

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1996-01-01
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Summary

"The Great God Pan" by Arthur Machen is a chilling horror story set in the late 1800s that looks at science and the unexplained. It tells the story of Dr. Raymond, a scientist, and his friend Clarke as they try a dangerous experiment on a young woman named Mary. Dr. Raymond thinks surgery can show the world of spirits. The story starts with Dr. Raymond and Clarke getting ready for the experiment. Clarke is worried, but Dr. Raymond is eager to see what happens when he tries to break through the barrier between our world and something more. The beginning creates a scary mood and hints that their search for knowledge will lead to terrible results.

About the Author

Arthur Machen was the pen-name of Arthur Llewellyn Jones, 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 novella The Great God Pan has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror, with Stephen King describing it as "Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language." He is also well known for "The Bowmen", a short story that was widely read as fact, creating the legend of the Angels of Mons.

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