The Women of the Wood
The Women of the Wood is a fantasy novel by American author Abraham Merritt, first published in 1925. The novel follows the adventures of a young man named John Trescott, who is sent to investigate a mysterious group of women living in the woods near his home. He soon discovers that the women are actually a group of ancient witches, led by the mysterious and powerful Queen of the Wood. John soon finds himself embroiled in a battle between the witches and a group of evil forces led by the sinister Lord of the Wood. With the help of the Queen and her magical powers, John must fight to protect the women and save the world from the forces of evil. The novel is a classic example of Merritt's unique blend of fantasy and horror, and is considered one of his best works. It is also notable for its strong female characters and its exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and the power of nature.
By Abraham Merritt · First published 1943 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 11,614 words
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McKAY SAT ON THE BALCONY of the little inn that squatted like a brown gnome among the pines on the eastern shore of the lake.
It was a small and lonely lake high up in the Vosges; and yet, lonely is not just the word with which to tag its spirit; rather was it aloof, withdrawn. The mountains came down on every side, making a great tree-lined bowl that seemed, when McKay first saw it, to be filled with the still wine of peace.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Abraham Merritt
- Date: 1943 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Horror
- Length: 11,614 words
- Structure: 1 section, 266 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Women of the Wood is a fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt, featuring supernatural elements such as magical creatures and a mysterious forest.
- Adventure — The novel follows the adventures of a group of characters as they explore the mysterious forest and battle the magical creatures that inhabit it.
- Romance — The novel features a romantic subplot between two of the main characters, and their relationship is a major theme of the story.
- Horror — The novel contains elements of horror, such as the mysterious and dangerous creatures that inhabit the forest, as well as the dark and sinister atmosphere of the setting.
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fantasy · adventure · mythology · nature · mystery · supernatural · women · forest · magic · exploration · creatures · legend