Change by Arthur Machen (1905)
Arthur Machen's The Great God Pan is a horror novella first published in 1890. It tells the story of a scientist who attempts to use a combination of science and the occult to create a new race of superhuman beings. His experiment goes horribly wrong, and the consequences of his actions reverberate throughout the generations. The story follows the life of a young woman, Helen Vaughan, who is the product of the scientist's experiment. She is beautiful and mysterious, and her presence causes strange and terrible events to occur. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Helen is not human, and that she is connected to a powerful and ancient force known as the Great God Pan. The story is a classic example of Gothic horror, and its themes of science, the occult, and the consequences of tampering with the unknown still resonate today. It is a powerful and unsettling tale that will leave readers both horrified and mesmerized.
By Arthur Machen · First published 1905 · Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance · 4,871 words
First lines
-"Here," said old Mr. Vincent Rimmer, fumbling in the pigeon-holes of his great and ancient bureau, "is an oddity which may interest you."
He drew a sheet of paper out of the dark place where it had been hidden, and handed it to Reynolds, his curious guest. The oddity was an ordinary sheet of notepaper, of a sort which has long been popular; a bluish grey with slight flecks and streaks of a darker blue embedded in its substance. It had yellowed a little with age at the edges. The outer page was blank; Reynolds laid it open, and spread it out on the table beside his chair.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Machen
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Adventure, Horror
- Length: 4,871 words
- Structure: 1 section, 81 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book follows a protagonist who discovers a magical world and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
- Mystery — The protagonist must unravel the mystery of the magical world and its inhabitants in order to understand the changes that are occurring.
- Romance — The protagonist's journey is also a romantic one, as he falls in love with a mysterious woman who helps him on his quest.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a thrilling adventure as he explores the magical world and discovers its secrets.
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Fantasy · Horror · Supernatural Fiction · Weird Fiction · bobby · brown · called · caves · charge · child · children · dark