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The pagan rituals and ancient ruins in Machen s portrayal of Wales played a pivotal role in guiding the creative force responsible for the horror novella The Great God Pan . Upon publication in 1894 it was widely scorned due to its overtly decadent and sexual motifs.

The narrative unfolds around a mad scientist who is convinced he can make the mind experience the spiritual world and envision the beyond. Predictably proves his hypothesis to be mistaken. But is it really a mistake?

Horror legend Stephen King, whose bestselling books have been adapted into blockbuster films such as The Stand , It , Misery and The Shining , considers this terrifying story to be one of his favourites.