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The Shining Pyramid: The Definitive Edition

Gelesen von Ben Tucker

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For the first time ever, the complete contents of both the 1923 and 1925 editions of The Shining Pyramid are brought together in a single collection. Included are stories and essays that showcase the breath and depth of Arthur Machen's skill as both a storyteller and commentator of modern society. The title story is justly regarded as a classic of folk horror that Machen wrote during the same period that brought us his masterpieces such as "The Great God Pan" and "The White Children". We also get shorter journeys into the uncanny and weird with tales like "Out of the Earth", "The Happy Children", "The Lost Club", and "Drake's Drum". On the non-fiction side, included is "The Secret of the Sangraal", Machen's extensive commentary on the origins and lore surrounding the Holy Grail as well as several other essays detailing Machen's socio-economic beliefs, his thoughts on Christianity vs. Paganism, commentaries on art and other thoughts and musings. (Summary by Ben Tucker) (8 hr 23 min)

Chapters

Introductions by Vincent Starrett and Arthur Machen

11:19

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The Shining Pyramid

50:33

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Out of the Earth

16:13

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The Happy Children

11:24

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The Spagyric Quest of Beroaldus Cosmopolita

26:38

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The Priest and the Barber

15:31

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The Splendid Holiday

6:48

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The Lost Club

13:58

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A Wonderful Woman

8:08

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Introduction to The Secret of the Sangraal

14:38

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The Secret of the Sangraal

1:08:03

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The Mystic Speech

35:27

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In Convertendo

15:19

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The Hidden Mystery

18:10

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The Martyr

14:11

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The Art of Dickens

16:48

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Unconscious Magic

11:49

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Happiness and Horror

21:45

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Ars Artium

11:30

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Realism and Symbol

11:42

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Paganism

13:37

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Education and the Uneducated

18:51

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New Lamps for Old

12:34

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Mandatum Novissimum

18:12

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"Sad Happy Race"

20:36

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The Capital Levy

11:48

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Drake's Drum

8:01

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