Publisher's Synopsis
The Terror is a horror novel written by Arthur Machen. The story follows a young man named Edward Darnell who becomes embroiled in a terrifying mystery after he witnesses a strange and unsettling event in the woods. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a dark and ancient evil that threatens to consume him and all those around him.Set in the Welsh countryside, The Terror is a chilling tale of supernatural horror that explores themes of madness, fear, and the unknown. Machen's writing is atmospheric and evocative, drawing the reader into a world of eerie landscapes, ancient legends, and unspeakable horrors.First published in 1917, The Terror remains a classic of horror literature and a must-read for fans of the genre. With its haunting imagery and spine-tingling suspense, it is a book that will stay with readers long after they have turned the final page.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.
