The Terror - Arthur Machen - Bog

The Terror is a horror novel written by Arthur Machen. The story takes place in the Welsh countryside and follows the protagonist, Lucian Taylor, as he becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of a terrifying supernatural creature lurking in the woods. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he begins to uncover a dark and ancient secret that threatens to consume him and those around him. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a mysterious woman who seems to hold the key to the creature's identity. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the Welsh landscape and its eerie, atmospheric tone. It explores themes of madness, obsession, and the power of the supernatural. The Terror is a classic of horror literature and has influenced many writers in the genre.The wife of the dead man, Joseph Cradock, finding her husband lying motionless on the dewy turf, went white and stricken up the path to the village and got two men who bore the body to the farm. Lewis was sent for, and knew at once when he saw the dead man that he had perished in the way that the little Roberts boy had perished--whatever that awful way might be.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.