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Post by wireman on Mar 23, 2022 13:04:35 GMT
Today, we will discuss Ancient Lights by Algernon Blackwood
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Post by edwardjohn on Mar 23, 2022 15:33:55 GMT
I found this story quite entertaining. It was also quite funny; the way the woods were playing with the poor Mr Thomas as well. The bit when he takes a tumble over the fence I found quite funny. I'm sure that that was partly Blackwood's intention, as even Thomas seems to find the funny in the occasion until it becomes sinister. I especially liked the ending where we find out that it was actually "dare" instead of "care" that the man instructing Thomas had written then omitted from his letter. That was a very cool detail. Blackwood's a master of giving you that bit of information at the end of the tale that changes your idea of it completely; a tactic Lovecraft would also use. I guess you could say that this is a man vs nature story; that wood was basically saying to Thomas and others: we've been here long before your species, and will be here long after you're gone.
It reminded me a lot of King's The Mist. The idea of this natural phenomenon at odds with the modern world. It also reminded me of the video game series: Silent Hill. That's also got a sinister mist in it, very much inspired by the King story.
Would certainly recommend.
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Post by edwardjohn on Mar 23, 2022 15:43:28 GMT
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Post by wireman on Mar 23, 2022 16:39:34 GMT
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Post by wireman on Mar 24, 2022 12:45:11 GMT
I found this story quite entertaining. It was also quite funny; the way the woods were playing with the poor Mr Thomas as well. The bit when he takes a tumble over the fence I found quite funny. I'm sure that that was partly Blackwood's intention, as even Thomas seems to find the funny in the occasion until it becomes sinister. I especially liked the ending where we find out that it was actually "dare" instead of "care" that the man instructing Thomas had written then omitted from his letter. That was a very cool detail. Blackwood's a master of giving you that bit of information at the end of the tale that changes your idea of it completely; a tactic Lovecraft would also use. I guess you could say that this is a man vs nature story; that wood was basically saying to Thomas and others: we've been here long before your species, and will be here long after you're gone.
It reminded me a lot of King's The Mist. The idea of this natural phenomenon at odds with the modern world. It also reminded me of the video game series: Silent Hill. That's also got a sinister mist in it, very much inspired by the King story.
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Post by spideyman on Mar 24, 2022 13:41:01 GMT
Found this story to be a hidden treasure. Really enjoyed it. Like wireman, lost in the Pine Barrens of south Jersey, I totally got the "feel".
Thanks edwardjohn for the next suggestion. Sounds interesting.
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Post by edwardjohn on Mar 24, 2022 14:52:26 GMT
Found this story to be a hidden treasure. Really enjoyed it. Like wireman , lost in the Pine Barrens of south Jersey, I totally got the "feel".
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Post by wireman on Mar 25, 2022 14:00:44 GMT
Wednesday, we will discuss Kings Of The Night by R.E. Howard
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Post by wolf on Mar 29, 2022 0:44:57 GMT
Found this story to be a hidden treasure. Really enjoyed it. Like wireman , lost in the Pine Barrens of south Jersey, I totally got the "feel".
Thanks edwardjohn for the next suggestion. Sounds interesting. Found this story to be a hidden treasure. Really enjoyed it. Like wireman , lost in the Pine Barrens of south Jersey, I totally got the "feel".
Thanks edwardjohn for the next suggestion. Sounds interesting. Wednesday, we will discuss Kings Of The Night by R.E. Howard
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Post by wolf on Mar 29, 2022 0:50:41 GMT
...been a very long time since I have read that, Edders.
Thankee big big, for that link! 🙂
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