Weird Studies Weird Stories: Arthur Machen's "The White People"
Feb 19, 2018
Author Arthur Machen, known for horror fiction, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include the essence of sin, forbidden knowledge, mystical powers, dark secrets of Lady Avalon, and the intersection of science and myth in alchemy.
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Introduction to "The White People"
- This episode is a reading of Arthur Machen's 1904 novella, "The White People".
- It's part of the "Weird Stories" series on the Weird Studies podcast.
Sin and Sanctity
- True sin and sanctity are rare states of ecstasy, withdrawals from common life.
- Great sinners, like saints, seek perfect originals, not imperfect copies of experience.
The Nature of Sin
- Sin is not simply social misdoing but a lonely passion of the individual soul.
- Average murderers are more like wild beasts lacking something vital, not true sinners.