Project Gutenberg 2011-03-07 Public domain in the USA. 266 Starrett, Vincent 1886 1974 Machen, Arthur 1863 1947 19015917 Arthur Machen: A Novelist of Ecstasy and Sin With Two Uncollected Poems by Arthur Machen E-text prepared by Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) "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.) Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poetry Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947 PR Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 62854 2025-10-14T11:28:35.558315 text/html 60407 2011-03-07T18:04:21 text/html 106304 2025-10-14T11:28:41.048268 application/epub+zip 104803 2025-10-14T11:28:38.670301 application/epub+zip 83435 2025-10-14T11:28:37.525281 application/epub+zip 241031 2025-10-14T11:28:42.745294 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232074 2025-10-14T11:28:40.331283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156830 2022-09-16T09:26:56.193457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52208 2025-10-14T11:28:35.287289 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51836 2011-03-07T18:01:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51843 2011-03-07T18:01:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21242 2025-10-14T11:28:42.881266 application/rdf+xml 16839 2025-10-14T11:28:38.029310 image/jpeg 3806 2025-10-14T11:28:37.779287 image/jpeg 21032 2011-03-07T18:01:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 23103 2011-03-07T18:06:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 21026 2011-03-07T18:01:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 104726 2025-10-14T11:28:35.565304 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia