Algernon Blackwood
1869 - 1951
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Biography
Algernon Blackwood was an English author known for his supernatural fiction and horror stories. He was born in 1869 in Shooter's Hill, Kent, England. Blackwood's works often explored themes of the supernatural, nature, and the unseen forces of the universe. He drew inspiration from his own experiences and travels, infusing his stories with a sense of mystery and the unknown.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Mystery and terror are the contrasting emotions which lead man to the recognition of the divine.
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Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.
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The essence of things is hidden from us by the delicate veils of nature.
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Man's real home is not a house, but the Road, and that life itself is a journey to be walked on foot.
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Into the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or evil—the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life.