Arthur Machen: Critical Essays

Arthur Machen: Critical Essays is a collection of critical essays that explore the works of the Welsh writer Arthur Machen (1863-1947). The volume examines the representation of human beings in Machen's works and their relationship with the surrounding environment, and how he was influenced by the scientific discourses of his time. It also considers his interest in occult and mysticism and the religious themes present in many of his works.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

Arthur Machen: Critical Essays is a comprehensive exploration of the literary output of the Welsh writer Arthur Machen (1863-1947), who has garnered a devoted cult following over the decades, particularly among enthusiasts and scholars of weird fiction and Gothic studies. This collection of essays delves into various facets of Machen's literary production, encompassing the literary, artistic, scientific, religious, socio-cultural, and personal realms. Comprising twelve chapters, the volume examines the portrayal of human beings in Machen's works and their intricate relationship with the surrounding environment, whether it be the bustling metropolis of London or the enigmatic and foreboding nature. The contributors also interpret Machen's writings through a diverse range of disciplines and academic theories that were contemporaneous with the writer, such as paleontology and medicine, highlighting how he was influenced by the scientific discourses of his time and incorporated them into his works. The final section of the volume explores Machen's fascination with occultism and mysticism, as well as the religious themes prevalent in many of his works.

Arthur Machen: Critical Essays is a comprehensive exploration of the literary output of the Welsh writer Arthur Machen (1863-1947), who has garnered a devoted cult following over the decades, particularly among enthusiasts and scholars of weird fiction and Gothic studies. This collection of essays delves into various facets of Machen's literary production, encompassing the literary, artistic, scientific, religious, socio-cultural, and personal realms. Comprising twelve chapters, the volume examines the portrayal of human beings in Machen's works and their intricate relationship with the surrounding environment, whether it be the bustling metropolis of London or the enigmatic and foreboding nature. The contributors also interpret Machen's writings through a diverse range of disciplines and academic theories that were contemporaneous with the writer, such as paleontology and medicine, highlighting how he was influenced by the scientific discourses of his time and incorporated them into his works. The final section of the volume explores Machen's fascination with occultism and mysticism, as well as the religious themes prevalent in many of his works.

Dimension: 228 x 164 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793635488