Great God Pan

Great God Pan

by Arthur Machen

The Great God Pan is a novella by Arthur Machen, first published in 1890. The story is set in the late Victorian era and follows the experiences of a group of young people who become involved in a pagan cult that worships the god Pan. The novella is known for its decadent style, its exploration of sexual themes, and its depiction of the supernatural. It has been praised by critics for its atmospheric writing and its exploration of the dark side of human nature.

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Arthur Machen

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Arthur Machen, pseudonym of Arthur Llewellyn Jones, Welsh novelist and essayist, a forerunner of 20th-century Gothic science fiction.    Machen’s work was deeply influenced b...

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