A Victim of Higher Space
"A Victim of Higher Space" is a novella by Algernon Blackwood, first published in 1908. The story follows the journey of a man who becomes lost in a dense forest and stumbles upon a mysterious clearing where he experiences strange and unsettling occurrences. As he delves deeper into the forest, he realizes that he is being drawn into a higher space, one that exists beyond the physical world. The novella explores themes of the unknown, the supernatural, and the limits of human understanding.
By Algernon Blackwood · First published 1908 · Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy · 10,552 words
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Algernon Blackwood
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 10,552 words
- Structure: 1 section, 143 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The novel's plot orbits around experiences of higher dimensions or spaces, a common trope in this genre.
- Horror — Algernon Blackwood is known for his horror stories, and this novel includes suspense and fear, which are typical elements of this genre.
- Fantasy — The novel includes elements of speculative fiction and explores concepts beyond the realm of reality, hallmarks of the Fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The protagonist's journey and trials in the higher space gives the novel aspects of the Adventure genre.
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Gothic horror · supernatural fiction · cosmic horror · speculative fiction · psychological horror · mind-bending · surreal · otherworldly · unsettling · eerie · atmospheric · haunting