The Willows by Algernon Blackwood
"The Willows" by Algernon Blackwood is a supernatural horror novella written in the early 20th century. The story follows two friends, the narrator and his companion, on a canoe journey down the Danube River, as they venture into an isolated region characterized by desolate marshes and a thrumming presence of nature. The narrative gradually unfolds into a tale of uncanny terror as they confront an ancient, elemental force that seems to awakenin response to their intrusion. The beginning of "The Willows" sets the stage for this unnerving tale, immersing readers in the vivid, enchanting landscapes of the Danube before transitioning to encroaching dread. As the two men navigate the shifting islands and swirling waters of the marshes, they are struck by an eerie sense of otherness in the willows that lines the riverbanks. The narrator's growing unease manifests through haunting imagery and shifts in perception, suggesting that the natural world around them is alive with a formidable energy. Their exploration quickly turns into a psychological battle against an incomprehensible force that threatens their existence after strange occurrences and sensations begin to unsettle their minds. The palpable tension built through evocative descriptions primes readers for an encounter with the mysterious and mysterious elements of the landscape surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Blackwood, Algernon, 1869-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Willows |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Willows_(story) |
| Credits | Produced by: Suzanne Shell, David Newman and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11438 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 21, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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