Arthur Machen

Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella The Great God Pan (1890; 1894) has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror (Stephen King has called it Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language). He is also well known for his leading role in creating the legend of the Angels of Mons. Other influential stories include The Hill of Dreams, The Novel of the Black Seal, and The Novel of the White Powder.