Centaur

Centaur

by Algernon Blackwood

The Centaur is a classic work of fantasy and philosophy that explores the concept of a higher order of consciousness. Through the experiences of the protagonist, O'Malley, and the narrator, the novel delves into the idea that all living beings are emanations of a supreme consciousness. The novel's exploration of the paranormal and the abnormal is both subtle and powerful, leaving readers to question the nature of reality and the limits of human perception.

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Algernon Henry Blackwood, was an English broadcasting narrator, journalist, novelist and short story writer, and among the most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre. The literary c...

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