Collected Works. Algernon Henry Blackwood

The selected works of Algernon Blackwood include some of his most famous stories, namely: "Willows", "Wendigo" and "Snow Magic", where the author, with his inherent talent, depicts the collision of everyday life and unknown ancient forces of nature; "Smith: An Incident in a Boarding House", which deals with ancient magic capable of summoning otherworldly entities to our world; "The Madness of Jones", in which Blackwood tells about the continuity of memory and the nature of the human soul, as well as several stories from the cycle dedicated to the practice of Dr. John Silence, a kind of "occult detective", who, thanks to his powers and knowledge, helps people who find themselves in difficult and incomprehensible situations.

Blackwood's works are distinguished by the richness of language, refined style, and unique authorial ability to create an atmosphere of horror, thanks to which he achieved literary fame and had a significant influence on the literature of that time and to come.