Far Off Things
Jun 2022 · Otbebookpublishing
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Far Off Things is a series of autobiographical sketches by the great Arthur Machen; notice how even in fairly mundane prose from nearly the beginning, there's a haunting quality to the words themselves. This book chronicles Machens life from his years as a child, to his early year in London. Unlike a typical autobiography, this doesn't follow a traditional chronological pattern and instead weaves in and out of time as a stream of thought. At no point is this ever a problem, and if anything gives the reader a look into Machens head. It wonderfully depicts a happy carefree childhood, the loneliness of being on your own in London, and the joy of his first publication. (Goodreads)
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Arthur Machen, born Arthur Llewellyn Jones on March 3, 1863, in Caerleon, Wales, was a master of supernatural fiction and an influential figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His early life in the mystical Welsh countryside profoundly shaped his literary imagination, infusing his works with a rich sense of folklore and the uncanny.Machen's most celebrated works, such as "The Great God Pan" and "The Hill of Dreams," delve into themes of hidden realities and the thin veil between the mundane and the mystical. His writing style, characterized by lush prose and an eerie atmosphere, has left an indelible mark on the genre of weird fiction. Machen's stories often explore the idea that ancient, otherworldly forces lurk just beneath the surface of everyday life, a notion that resonated with the anxieties of his time and continues to captivate modern readers.Controversy surrounded Machen's work, particularly "The Great God Pan," which was deemed scandalous and morally corrupt by Victorian standards due to its explicit content and themes of sexual transgression. Despite—or perhaps because of—this notoriety, the novella garnered a cult following and influenced a generation of writers, including H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, and Guillermo del Toro.Machen was also a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, an esoteric society that included notable figures like W.B. Yeats and Aleister Crowley. His involvement in occult practices and his fascination with mysticism and the supernatural permeate his literary output, offering readers a glimpse into the esoteric undercurrents of his era.Arthur Machen's legacy endures as a pioneer of supernatural fiction, whose works continue to inspire and unsettle, reminding us of the mysterious and often terrifying unknown that lies just beyond our perception.
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