The Great God Pan
Dr. Raymond performs a small operation on the brain of a young woman named Mary, convinced it will let her see the real world behind appearances. It does, and she is destroyed by what she sees. Years later, in London, a series of respectable men die by their own hands after associating with a Mrs. Beaumont, and two investigators, Villiers and Clarke, piece together her history and her connection to the experiment. Machen tells the story in fragments, through documents and conversations, and leaves the worst of it to the reader's imagination. Published in 1894, it was attacked as degenerate and admired by Lovecraft and others who followed. The horror is pagan and ancient rather than supernatural in the usual sense. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Great God Pan
The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Great God Pan in the public domain?
Yes. The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Great God Pan?
About 1 h 27 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Great God Pan?
The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
