The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen

The Great God Pan is a novella written by Arthur Machen in 1890. It tells the story of a man named Dr. Raymond, who becomes obsessed with a mysterious figure known as the Great God Pan. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he begins to question his own sanity and the nature of reality. The novella explores themes of madness, religion, and the supernatural, and is considered a classic of horror literature.

By Arthur Machen · First published 1894 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Gothic Fiction · 8 chapters · 25,497 words

First lines

"I am glad you came, Clarke; very glad indeed. I was not sure you could spare the time."

"I was able to make arrangements for a few days; things are not very lively just now. But have you no misgivings, Raymond? Is it absolutely safe?"

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur Machen
• Date: 1894 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Gothic Fiction, Psychological Fiction
• Length: 25,497 words
• Structure: 8 chapters, 372 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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• How does this novel by Arthur Machen fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
• Where does Horror first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Horror — The book is a notable work of horror fiction featuring uncanny and terrifying situations and narratives.
• Fantasy — The book incorporates speculative elements involving the mythical god Pan and supernatural happenings.
• Gothic Fiction — The book contains Gothic elements in its presentation of horror, mystery and the supernatural in a dark, foreboding atmosphere.
• Psychological Fiction — The book explores the psychological impact of fear and the uncanny on its characters.

Tags

cosmic horror · supernatural · occult · deity · worship · sacrifice · transformation · corruption · decay · darkness · evil · malevolence

Contents

• THE EXPERIMENT
• MR. CLARKE'S MEMOIRS
• THE CITY OF RESURRECTIONS
• THE DISCOVERY IN PAUL STREET
• THE LETTER OF ADVICE
• THE SUICIDES
• THE ENCOUNTER IN SOHO
• THE FRAGMENTS

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• The Shining Pyramid (1905)
• The Red Hand (1905)
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