John Silence Physician Extraordinary

Name: John Silence Physician Extraordinary
Author: Algernon Blackwood

John Silence Physician Extraordinary is a novella by Algernon Blackwood, published in 1908. The story follows the journey of a man named Dr. John Silence, who is a physician with a unique ability to see into the spiritual realm and diagnose psychological conditions. Silence is called upon to treat a young woman named Laura, who is experiencing strange occurrences and visions. As he delves deeper into her case, he discovers that she is being haunted by a malevolent spirit, which he must confront in order to save her. Throughout the novella, Blackwood explores themes of spirituality, psychology, and the supernatural. The story is known for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful plot, which has made it a classic of horror literature.

By Algernon Blackwood · First published 1908 · Genre: Horror, Supernatural Fiction, Mystery · 19 chapters · 147,939 words

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"And what is it makes you think I could be of use in this particular case?" asked Dr. John Silence, looking across somewhat sceptically at the Swedish lady in the chair facing him.

"Your sympathetic heart and your knowledge of occultism"

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Work type: Novel
Author: Algernon Blackwood
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Horror, Supernatural Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy, Adventure
Length: 147,939 words
Structure: 19 chapters, 1,925 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Horror — The book's themes majorly revolve around encounters with supernatural beings and occurrences, which involve elements of fear and terror.
Supernatural Fiction — The plot involves the investigations and solutions of problems related to supernatural activities by the eponymous character John Silence.
Mystery — The book incorporates elements of intrigue, suspense, and uncertainty as John Silence explores unexplained phenomena.
Fantasy — The setting and activities in the book involve supernatural elements that deviate from reality, making it belong to the fantasy genre.