Arthur Machen, writer with a connection to Wales (Usk)

Written by dyson44.

Arthur Machen

Arguably the greatest writer of supernatural fiction in the English language. Author 'The great god Pan', 'Hill of dreams' and numerous essays and shorter works.

Connection: Born and raised in Llandewi, near Usk.


		the great god pan what can i say about a writer whose influence has been acknowledged by h. p. lovecraft, peter straub, t. e. d. klein, m. john harrison and clive barker? perhaps that he managed to communicate a sense of the inexpressibly and awesomely supernatural with more power than he ever knew. - ramsey campbell click for availability!

comment by:dyson44
All of Machen's work is steeped in Welsh tradition. Highly descriptive writing about Welsh landscape and people.

comment by:cottager
He lived at Caerleon, Monmouthshire.