The Great God Pan
Jan 2014 · Simon and Schuster
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A terrifying tale about the god of wild places. The Great God Pan is a novella written by Arthur Machen. On publication it was widely denounced by the press as degenerate and horrific because of its decadent style and sexual content, although it has since garnered a reputation as a classic of horror. Machen's story was only one of many at the time to focus on Pan as a useful symbol for the power of nature and paganism.
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4.3
51 reviews
Richard Frame III
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13 March 2015
I really liked this weird little tomb. It let the reader imagine all of the possible horrors that permeate its pages. It's account of Mary and Helen and all that fell victim to their macabre hands, was written beautifully, as only a horror book could be! I also could see how this could've inspired some of Clive Barker's works. Fun read overall!
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Jorge Diaz
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20 April 2017
A classic in weird fiction and horror literature. The tone and atmosphere are incredibly well maintained throughout the story, although the ending may leave some readers dissatisfied. That being said, The Great God Pan is a fantastic short story and well worth the low price provided here.
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Gerrit Bezuidenhout
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20 August 2019
There is a reason Stephen King reckons this to be the best horror novel in the English language. Superb!
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