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The Work of Arthur Machen with James Machin and Tim Jarvis

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Arthur Machen: The Writer with Strong Opinions

This chapter delves into the personality and beliefs of Arthur Machen, a self-mythologizing writer from the 17th century. It discusses his religious faith, his opposition to the Reformation, and his views on the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. The chapter also explores Machen's writing style, his shift towards horror, and his use of the evil science trope.

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