A Victim of Higher Space by Algernon Blackwood
"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 · 8,981 words
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"There's a hextraordinary gentleman to see you, sir," said the new man.
"Why 'extraordinary'?" asked Dr. Silence, drawing the tips of his thin fingers through his brown beard. His eyes twinkled pleasantly. "Why
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Algernon Blackwood
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 8,981 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.
Tags
Gothic horror · supernatural fiction · cosmic horror · speculative fiction · psychological horror · mind-bending · surreal · otherworldly · unsettling · eerie · atmospheric · haunting