Julius LeVallon

Name: Julius LeVallon
Author: Algernon Blackwood

Julius LeVallon is a novella by Algernon Blackwood, first published in 1908. The story follows the journey of a man named Julius LeVallon, who seeks to uncover the truth about his family's past and their connection to an ancient and mysterious forest. As he delves deeper into the forest, Julius begins to question his own sanity and the nature of reality itself. The novella is known for its eerie atmosphere and themes of madness, isolation, and the supernatural.

By Algernon Blackwood · First published 1912 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Occult Fiction · 32 chapters · 151,129 words

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"Surely death acquires a new and deeper significance when we

regard it no longer as a single and unexplained break in an

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Work type: Novel
Author: Algernon Blackwood
Date: 1912 CE
Language: English
Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Occult Fiction, Paranormal Fiction, Psychological
Length: 151,129 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 1,702 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Horror — The book recounts the narrative of a man who possesses supernatural powers, hence it's association with the horror genre.
Fantasy — The book explores paranormal themes and mystical phenomena, aligning with themes often found in fantasy literature.
Occult Fiction — Themes of supernatural and mystical phenomena, present in the book, are characteristic elements of occult fiction.
Paranormal Fiction — The presence of supernatural phenomena in the book's narrative associates it with the paranormal fiction genre.