Between Two Worlds: The Weird Tales of Arthur Machen (Paperback)

Main Description

Enter the mysterious world of Arthur Machen with Between Two Worlds, an extensive collection of supernatural stories exploring ancient beliefs, hidden realities and the darker corners of human imagination.

From the disturbing revelations of The Great God Pan to the strange encounters of The White People and the unexplained violence of The Terror, Machen's fiction reveals a world in which ordinary life conceals something far older and more mysterious. His stories move between the Welsh countryside, shadowy London streets and unsettling landscapes where the familiar becomes extraordinary.

Bringing together much of Machen's short horror fiction, this Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural edition offers a fascinating introduction to one of the most influential writers of weird literature, whose imaginative tales helped inspire later authors including H. P. Lovecraft.

Why Customers Buy It

✓ An extensive collection of classic supernatural and weird fiction
✓ Includes celebrated works such as The Great God Pan and The Terror
✓ Atmospheric stories inspired by ancient mysteries and hidden worlds
✓ An opportunity to discover a major influence on modern horror literature
✓ Excellent value for readers exploring classic Gothic and supernatural fiction

Mystery & Supernatural Edition Details

✓ Paperback from Wordsworth's Mystery & Supernatural series
✓ Distinctive illustrated cover design
✓ Selected and introduced by Stephen Carver

Stories & Works Included

Strange Story of a Red Jar • The Autophone • A Double Return • The Lost Club • The Great God Pan • The Inmost Light • The Shining Pyramid • Novel of the Black Seal • Novel of the Iron Maid • Novel of the White Powder • The Red Hand • The White People • The Bowmen • The Soldiers' Rest • The Monstrance • The Great Return • Out of the Earth • The Terror • The Happy Children

Ornaments in Jade

The Rose Garden • The Turanians • The Idealist • Witchcraft • The Ceremony • Psychology • Torture • Midsummer • Nature • The Holy Things

Further Stories & Works

Opening the Door • The Bright Boy • The Children of the Pool • The Exalted Omega • Out of the Picture • Change • The Cosy Room • N • The Dover Road • Ritual

Appendix

Introduction to The Bowmen

Book Details

Author - Arthur Machen
Series - Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural
Format - Paperback
Pages - 624
Published - 11 November 2024
Selected and Introduced by - Stephen Carver

About the Author

Arthur Machen (1863–1947) was a Welsh author celebrated for his supernatural and weird fiction. Drawing inspiration from ancient folklore, mysticism and the landscapes of his native Wales, he created stories in which hidden forces and unfamiliar realities disturb the everyday world. His work became an important influence on twentieth-century horror and fantasy, particularly the writing of H. P. Lovecraft.

Continue Your Reading

If you enjoy Arthur Machen's unsettling tales, discover The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers, The Haunted Hotel & Other Stories by Wilkie Collins or Man-size in Marble and Other Grim Tales by E. Nesbit for more classic supernatural fiction. Explore our wider Classic Literature collection for atmospheric Gothic stories and enduring literary favourites.