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The Dweller on the Threshold

The Dweller on the Threshold

Hichens, Robert

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General Fiction

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 9367141602
ISBN13: 9789367141601
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.34 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The central focus of The Dweller on the Threshold by Robert Hichens revolves around the complexities of faith, the allure of spiritualism, and the moral dilemmas associated with belief. Through the character study of two clergymen, the novel juxtaposes contrasting attitudes toward the supernatural: one embraces spiritualism as a path to enlightenment, while the other expresses skepticism, fearing the consequences of straying from traditional faith. A psychical researcher, serves as a lens through which the reader explores these themes. Her interactions with the clergymen illuminate the tensions between aspiration and caution, as well as the seductive nature of the unknown. Dweller represents the darker sides of human desire, embodying the potential for obsession and moral corruption that can arise from the pursuit of spiritual knowledge. Ultimately, the novel raises profound questions about the nature of belief, the thin line between faith and madness, and the psychological struggles inherent in the search for truth and understanding.

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