The Wings of Horus
The Wings of Horus is a novella by Algernon Blackwood, first published in 1913. The story follows the journey of a man named Stephen who becomes obsessed with a mysterious figure known as the "Horus" after discovering a strange symbol etched into the wall of an ancient temple in Egypt. As Stephen delves deeper into the mystery, he begins to experience strange and unsettling occurrences that challenge his perceptions of reality. The novella explores themes of spirituality, the supernatural, and the power of symbols to shape our understanding of the world.
By Algernon Blackwood · First published 1908 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 11,545 words
First lines
Binovitch had the bird in him somewhere: in his features, certainly, with his piercing eye and hawk-like nose; in his movements, with his quick way of flitting, hopping, darting; in the way he perched on the edge of a chair; in the manner he pecked at his food; in his twittering, high-pitched voice as well; and, above all, in his mind.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Algernon Blackwood
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Length: 11,545 words
- Structure: 1 section, 124 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book involves ancient gods, mysticism, and mythological elements that are very common in the Fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The main plotline involves a quest which is a common theme in Adventure novels.
- Mystery — The narrative involves unraveling secrets and discovering hidden truths, common in Mystery genre.
- Historical Fiction — The setting of the story in ancient Egypt aligns it with the Historical Fiction genre.
Tags
ghost story · supernatural · horror · mystery · thriller · fantasy · magic · mythology · legends · folklore · classic literature · British literature