The House of Souls
The House of Souls gathers some of Arthur Machen's central tales of the hidden world beneath ordinary life, introduced by the author, who recalls how he came to write them. This edition contains four pieces. In "A Fragment of Life" a London clerk and his wife wake from suburban routine; "The White People" is told through a girl's secret notebook of rites learned from her nurse; "The Great God Pan," the scandal of 1894, follows the consequences of a brain operation meant to let a young woman see the god; and "The Inmost Light" is a London mystery of science and the soul. Machen's horror works by suggestion, and his Wales and London are haunted by something older than both. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The House of Souls
The House of Souls 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.
Can I read The House of Souls online?
Yes. The House of Souls opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The House of Souls is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The House of Souls in the public domain?
Yes. The House of Souls 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 House of Souls?
About 5 h 47 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 House of Souls?
The House of Souls by Arthur Machen is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
