The Great Return

The Great Return is a supernatural novella by Arthur Machen, first published in 1915. Set in the Welsh town of Llantrisant, it explores themes of spiritual awakening and the intersection of the ordinary and the divine through a series of miraculous events during wartime. The narrative follows Lucian Taylor, who is haunted by dreams of a mystical city, leading him into a profound exploration of faith, beauty, and reality. Machen's work blends folklore with the fantastical, culminating in a transformative church service that renews the spirits of the townsfolk.