Arthur Machen Writer

Arthur Machen (/ˈmækən/; 3 March 1863 – 15 December 1947) was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella "The Great God Pan" (1890; 1894) has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror (Stephen King has called it "Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language"). He is also well known for his leading role in creating the legend of the Angels of Mons.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 03, 1863
Birth name	Arthur Llewellyn Jones
Birth place	Caerleon , Wales , Monmouthshire (historic) , Newport Wales
Date of death	December 15, 1947
Place of death	Beaconsfield , Buckinghamshire