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The Terror And Other Stories: Vol. 3 Of The Best Weird Tales Of Arthur Machen (Call Of Cthulhu Fiction)
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Arthur Machen Produced Some Of The Most Evocative Weird Fiction In All Literary History. Written With Impeccably Mellifluous Prose, Infused With A Powerful Mystical Vision, And Imbued With A Wonder And Terror That He Felt With Every Fiber Of His Being, His Novels And Tales Will Survive When Works Of Far Greater Technical Accomplishment Fall By The Wayside.The Terror Is A Short Novel That Inspired A Host Of Imitations Of Its Basic Plotanimals Turning Against Human Beingsranging From Philip Macdonalds Brief Tale Our Feathered Friends To Daphne Du Mauriers Much Betterknown (But Sadly Mediocre) Novelette, The Birds. The Terror Reveals Several Features Characteristic Of Machens Later Fiction. The First, Perhaps, Is Frank Autobiography. The Firstperson Narrative Voice Not Only Seems To Be Machen Himself, But He Plays Upon His Own Role As A Journalist And Reporter.There Is No Deliberate Intent To Deceive; But The Circumstantiality Of His Account, And Its Generally Reportorial Tone, Suggests That Machen Is Hoping To Convey A Deeper Truththe Truth That The Brief, Fitful, And Ultimately Temporary Revolution Of The Animals Against Humanitys Reign Over The Earth Is A Signal That Human Morals Are Collapsing As A Result Of The Hideous And Unprecedented Warfare That Had Broken Out Two Years Earlier.The Other Feature That Distinguishes The Terror Is Its Mystery Or Even Detective Element. On The Basis Of Several Stories Included Here, One Could Easily Imagine Machen Writing An Accomplished Detective Novel; But Of Course He Would Never Have Done So, For The Notion Of Resolving All Loose Ends, And Thereby Emphasizing The Rational Intellects Understanding Of The World, Was Anathema To Machen, The Religious Mystic. For Him, Something Of Mystery Must Remain As A Bulwark Against The Relentless March Of Science, Which Machen Felt Was Tearing Away All The Wonder And Beauty Of Existence.And Yet, In Its Way The Terror Is Nothing More Than A Logical Working Out Of All Possibilities, So That, By A Process Of Elimination, A Single Explanationeven If It Is Supernaturalremains As The Only Viable Solution To The Case.Several Other Tales In This Volume Do Indeed Involve Nothing Supernaturalthe Islington Mystery (1927), A Murder Tale Pure And Simple; The Cosy Room (1928), A Conte Cruel About The Guilty Conscience That Plagues A Murderer; The Children Of The Pool (1936), A Story That Suggests The Supernatural But Proves To Be One Of Psychological Horror.Machen'S Witchery Of Words Makes These Works Something More Than Mere Crime Stories; His Vision, Which Always Looks Over The Horizon Of The Known To The Impenetrable Mysteries Beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Terror and Other Stories'? A: 'The Terror and Other Stories' is categorized as horror, featuring a blend of supernatural and psychological elements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is edited by S. T. Joshi and features works by Arthur Machen.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Terror and Other Stories' contains 328 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Terror and Other Stories' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Terror and Other Stories' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2005.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Terror'? A: 'The Terror' explores themes of nature's revolt against humanity, the collapse of human morals, and the interplay of mystery and supernatural elements.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: Given its horror genre and themes, it is generally recommended for mature readers who appreciate psychological and supernatural fiction.
- Q: What makes Arthur Machen's writing unique? A: Arthur Machen's writing is characterized by its evocative prose, mystical vision, and ability to weave together elements of horror and deep psychological insight.
- Q: Are there other stories included in this volume? A: Yes, this volume includes several other tales that vary in style and theme, including detective elements and psychological horror.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Terror and Other Stories'.