The Secret Glory by Arthur Machen
The Secret Glory by Arthur Machen is a novella that explores the themes of mystery, horror, and the supernatural. It tells the story of a young man named John Silas who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind an ancient ritual known as "The Secret Glory." As he delves deeper into his investigation, he begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences that challenge his perceptions of reality. The novella is known for its atmospheric and suspenseful writing, which creates a sense of unease and uncertainty in the reader.
By Arthur Machen · First published 1890 · Genre: Supernatural, Mystery, Adventure · 4 chapters · 75,366 words
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Machen
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Supernatural, Mystery, Adventure, Horror
- Length: 75,366 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 665 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Supernatural — The depiction of supernatural elements and religious undertones throughout the narrative justifies ranking it highest in this genre.
- Mystery — The book revolves around the quest for the Holy Grail, involving various mysterious elements, supporting its categorization under Mystery.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on an adventurous journey during his quest which qualifies the novel as an Adventure.
- Horror — The dark and eerie description of environments and scenes, common in Arthur Machen's style, position the novel within the Horror genre.
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Supernatural · Fantasy · Horror · Mystery · Symbolism · Occult · Esoteric · Cosmology · Science Fiction · Folklore · Mythology · Legend