The Great God Pan

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The Great God Pan

by Arthur Machen

EN·~2 hours

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In a secluded valley where mist rolls off the hills, a reclusive physician is convinced he has unlocked a way to glimpse a reality beyond ordinary perception. He invites his cautious colleague to witness a delicate brain operation that promises to tear away the veil separating humanity from the ancient, primal forces once worshipped as the god Pan. The quiet countryside, the soft murmur of doves, and the sterile certainty of the surgeon’s theory create a disquieting blend of natural beauty and scientific hubris.

As the night deepens, the two men grapple with doubts and the unsettling possibility that their experiment could unleash something far older than modern medicine can comprehend. The narrative follows the ripple effects of that fateful procedure, tracing whispered rumors, inexplicable sightings, and a growing sense of dread that spreads through the nearby town. Listeners are drawn into a slow‑burning horror that questions the limits of knowledge and the price of peering behind the curtain of reality.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (117K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Arthur Machen

Arthur Machen

1863–1947

A master of eerie, suggestive fiction, he helped shape modern supernatural horror with stories that blend everyday life, ancient mystery, and spiritual unease. Best known for works like The Great God Pan and The White People, he remains a touchstone for readers who like their weird fiction haunting rather than loud.

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