Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author and mystic, celebrated for his influential role in supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. Born Arthur Llewellyn Jones in Caerleon-on-Usk, Monmouthshire, he developed his unique literary voice in London, where he moved at the age of 19. His works often explore the intersection of the commonplace and the uncanny, revealing hidden realities lurking ben...