Machen, Arthur

Hieroglyphics and Other Essays

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ISBN 13:: 9781614983590
author:: Machen, Arthur
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Hippocampus Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 306
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: General (US: Trade),
Condition:: New
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Arthur Machen's essays offer a unique perspective on literature and the human experience. As a prolific writer, Machen articulated his distinctive mystical outlook in thousands of articles and essays, critiquing science and rationalism for their potential to limit our understanding of the world. Machen believed that genuine literature could be found in the realms of romance, fantasy, and the supernatural, rather than in mundane realism. He drew inspiration from writers like Edgar Allan Poe, Algernon Blackwood, and Walter de la Mare, who explored the wonders and terrors of everyday life in their work. This collection presents a robust selection of Machen's essays, shedding light on his philosophical and literary vision. Edited by S.T. Joshi, this volume provides valuable insight into Machen's principles and how they were applied to his supernatural tales throughout his career.

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