Arthur Machen
1863–1947 (age 84)
Biography
Arthur Machen (1863-1947) gained enduring renown as a Welsh writer of supernatural fiction, producing unsettling masterpieces such as The Great God Pan and The Hill of Dreams that tangle folklore, mysticism, and modern anxieties. His finely observed prose and affinity for hidden landscapes made him a pivotal figure in the revival of weird fiction and a touchstone for later generations of fantasists.
Those who visit the tranquil churchyard of St Mary’s Church, Amersham, find a fitting memorial to a storyteller who spent his later years in Buckinghamshire, drawing from its hills and traditions for his spellbinding tales.