The Shining Pyramid - Arthur Machen - Bog

The Shining Pyramid is a book written by Arthur Machen, a Welsh author known for his supernatural and horror stories. The book tells the story of two adventurers, Dyson and Phillips, who set out to explore the Egyptian desert in search of a mysterious pyramid. The pyramid is said to be made of a shining material that glows in the dark and is believed to hold great power and knowledge.As the two adventurers journey deeper into the desert, they encounter strange and frightening phenomena, including a tribe of cannibals, a sandstorm that seems to have a life of its own, and a giant serpent that guards the pyramid. When they finally reach the pyramid, they discover that it is not what they expected and that its secrets are more terrible than they could have imagined.The Shining Pyramid is a classic horror story that explores themes of obsession, madness, and the limits of human knowledge. Machen's vivid descriptions of the Egyptian landscape and his use of supernatural elements create a haunting and eerie atmosphere that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book is a must-read for fans of horror and supernatural fiction.They lay full length upon the turf; the rock between their faces and the Bowl, and now and again, Dyson, slouching his dark, soft hat over his forehead, put out the glint of an eye, and in a moment drew back, not daring to take a prolonged view. Again he laid an ear to the ground and listened, and the hours went by, and the darkness seemed to blacken, and the faint sigh of the wind was the only sound.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.