The Terror An Illustrated Edition with Author Biography, Summary and Character Guide
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
19.10.2026
Illustriert von
Micheal Smith
Verlag
Syed Kamran AmeerSeitenzahl
148
Maße (L/B/H)
21,6/14/0,8 cm
Gewicht
196 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-5-275-31380-2
Illustrated Edition: 20 atmospheric illustrations that deepen the dread and wonder Bonus Features: spoiler-light summary, handy characters list, and an author biography of Arthur Machen The Terror - Arthur Machen When a hush falls over wartime Britain, it isn't enemy zeppelins that people fear-it's something closer, older, and everywhere at once. Arthur Machen's The Terror (1917) unfolds as a haunting mosaic of reports, letters, and village talk, tracing a wave of inexplicable calamities across quiet towns and hedgerowed lanes. As rumors multiply and patterns emerge, Machen steers readers toward a revelation that's more unsettling than any single monster: what if the natural world itself has turned against us? This edition amplifies Machen's slow-burn dread with 20 evocative illustrations, capturing misty fields, midnight roads, and the eerie stillness before the next "accident." The prose remains pure Machen-hushed, luminous, and edged with awe-while the visuals and thoughtful extras make this a perfect copy for both first-time readers and collectors. Why You'll Love This Edition A timeless atmosphere of mounting unease: mystery told through everyday voices-doctors, farmers, clerks-until the ordinary splits and something numinous shines through. Early eco-horror with a moral sting: a prescient meditation on hubris, rumor, and the thinness of "normal." Ideal for book clubs and classrooms: the added summary and characters list make discussion easy and spoiler-safe. Context that enriches the read: a brief, engaging author biography of Arthur Machen highlights his influence on modern horror and the weird tale. What's Inside 20 Illustrations that illuminate key scenes and moods Concise Summary to frame the story without spoiling its revelations Characters List for quick reference as the mystery deepens Author Biography introducing Machen's life, themes, and legacy Step into a world where whispers carry further than screams. Add this illustrated edition of The Terror to your library and experience Machen's quiet, devastating vision the way it was meant to be-richly presented, elegantly readable, and impossible to forget.
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