The Centaur by Algernon Blackwood

Name: The Centaur
Author: Algernon Blackwood

The Centaur by Algernon Blackwood is a novella that tells the story of a man who becomes obsessed with a mythical creature known as the centaur. The protagonist, a writer, becomes increasingly fixated on the idea of encountering the centaur, and his obsession begins to interfere with his relationships and work. As he delves deeper into his research, he starts to question the line between reality and fantasy, and the nature of his own sanity. The story is a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the power of imagination.

By Algernon Blackwood · First published 1913 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery · 45 chapters · 128,278 words

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"We may be in the Universe as dogs and cats are in our libraries, seeing

the books and hearing the conversation, but having no inkling of the

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Work type: Novel
Author: Algernon Blackwood
Date: 1913 CE
Language: English
Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, Psychological Fiction
Length: 128,278 words
Structure: 45 chapters, 1,458 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Genres

Horror — The Centaur is widely recognized as a horror novel, with its elements of supernatural terror and fear.
Fantasy — The novel features mythical creatures such as the centaur, placing it in the fantasy genre as well.
Mystery — The plot of the novel unfolds in a mysterious manner, with many aspects left unexplained or up for interpretation.
Psychological Fiction — Blackwood explores in depth the psychological state and perceptions of the main character, making it fall under the genre of psychological fiction.