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100 1 _aStarrett, Vincent,
_d1886-1974
245 1 0 _aArthur Machen: A Novelist of Ecstasy and Sin :
_bWith Two Uncollected Poems by Arthur Machen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-07
508 _aE-text prepared by Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
520 _a"Arthur Machen: A Novelist of Ecstasy and Sin" by Vincent Starrett is a critical biography written in the early 20th century, specifically during the post-World War I era. The book examines the life and works of Arthur Machen, a Welsh author renowned for his exploration of themes such as mysticism, ecstasy, and the duality of sin. Starrett seeks to shed light on Machen’s importance as a literary figure and to challenge the neglect he faced from contemporary critics who overlooked his profound contributions to fiction, especially in the realm of horror and psychological exploration. In this work, Starrett delves into Machen's literary oeuvre, highlighting key stories and novels that exemplify his unique style and philosophical inquiries. He discusses Machen's major works, such as "The House of Souls" and "The Hill of Dreams," illustrating how they navigate the nuances of ecstasy and sin through rich, evocative prose. Machen's narratives often tread the delicate line between reality and the surreal, featuring vivid imagery and a haunting atmosphere that explore the hidden depths of human experience. Starrett positions Machen as a masterful novelist who grapples with profound questions of existence, morality, and the mystical elements of life that transcend the mundane, ultimately advocating for a reevaluation of Machen's literary significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
653 _aMachen, Arthur, 1863-1947
700 1 _aMachen, Arthur,
_d1863-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35515
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