"The House of Souls" by Arthur Machen is a compilation of short stories that explores the blurred lines between the ordinary world and a hidden, mystical realm. The book journeys into the unknown through supernatural themes, revealing a world of mystery that exists just below the surface of everyday life. One story within, introduces Edward Darnell, a man whose dream of an ancient forest contrasts sharply with his routine life alongside his wife, Mary, in their suburban home. Their conversations about furnishing a room hints at their desires and the everyday stresses they face, setting the stage for a deeper look into human identity and a longing for something beyond the ordinary. The narrative skillfully blends the commonplace with a sense of the extraordinary, suggesting a lingering presence of something more profound.
The House of Souls
By Arthur Machen
A collection of interwoven tales where reality and the supernatural collide, revealing the hidden mysteries that live amongst us.
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About the AuthorArthur 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.
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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