Product Description

Two classic short story collections from the master supernatural storyteller--"the last outburst of his golden period," according to biographer Mike Ashley. Blackwood takes us to other places, and other worlds.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2444103 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 439 pages

Review
"As a writer he was extraordinary." --Tim Lebbon

"This book may open the channel between you and Nature. Do not treat it lightly." --Mike Ashley

"As a writer he was extraordinary." --Tim Lebbon

"This book may open the channel between you and Nature. Do not treat it lightly." --Mike Ashley

"[Pan's Garden] is a great book in all respects--deep, profound, beautiful, mystic, tragic & tender." --Boston Transcript

Customer Reviews

Blackwood's two greatest story collections in one volume!!!
These two classic story collections by Algernon Blackwood represent a high-water mark for supernatural fiction that has possibly never been surpassed. All possible kudos to Stark House Press for keeping these masterpieces in print!

It has been argued (probably correctly) that Blackwood's most original contribution to the supernatural tale was his emphasis on the outdoors and the forces of Nature. These forces inspire many different emotions - terror, beauty, mystery, but above all, awe. Nowhere is Blackwood's treatment of the hidden side of Nature more powerful than in "Pan's Garden" (1912).

"Incredible Adventures" (1914) shows Blackwood's visionary streak at its height of inspiration. If you're willing to go along, these tales can take you to some very strange, awe-inspiring, and terrifying places - places to which no other writer I know can take you. Blackwood is unique.

Contained in this volume:

"Pan's Garden"
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The Man Whom the Trees Loved
The South Wind
The Sea Fit
The Attic
The Heath Fire
The Messenger
The Glamour of the Snow
The Return
Sand
The Transfer
Clairvoyance
The Golden Fly
Special Delivery
The Destruction of Smith
The Temptation of the Clay

"Incredible Adventures"
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The Regeneration of Lord Ernie
The Sacrifice
The Damned
A Descent Into Egypt
Wayfarers