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The Great God Pan

Arthur Machen

Publisher: Bygone Books

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Summary

A forbidden experiment. A hidden terror. A presence that changes everything it touches.

The Great God Pan is a landmark work of supernatural fiction by Arthur Machen, widely regarded as one of the most influential horror novellas in English literature.

The story begins with a scientific experiment intended to open the human mind to a higher reality. However, the consequences of this act extend far beyond what is expected, unleashing a chain of disturbing events marked by mystery, psychological collapse, and inexplicable horror.

As the narrative unfolds through interconnected accounts and testimonies, a dark presence gradually emerges—one that blurs the boundaries between the natural and the unknown.

Combining Gothic atmosphere, psychological tension, and occult suggestion, the novella explores themes of forbidden knowledge, perception, and the limits of human understanding.

A foundational text in weird fiction, The Great God Pan has had a lasting influence on the development of supernatural and cosmic horror literature.
Available since: 06/19/2026.
Print length: 80 pages.

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