Born and brought up in England during the late Victorian and early Edwardian periods, Algernon Henry Blackwood spent his early adult life in a variety of occupations in Canada and the U.S.A. before returning to England (<a href=http://en.wikipedia/wiki/Algernon_Blackwood>Wikipedia</a>). He was a lifelong bachelor. His fascination with the supernatural and mysticism was reflected in many of his writings, which influenced numerous 20th century science fiction and fantasy writers.
The Human Chord
The Human Chord
Synopsis
When Robert Spinrobin answers a peculiar advertisement seeking a secretarial assistant with courage, imagination, and a tenor voice, he finds himself drawn into the world of the enigmatic Philip Skale. Skale believes he has uncovered a hidden power of sound, capable of unlocking the universe's secrets through a 'human chord' of four voices. As Spinrobin joins the household, a growing sense of dread warns him that their pursuit of divine harmony could instead unleash something far more sinister.
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Robert SpinrobinProtagonist
Philip SkaleSupporting
Mrs. MawleSupporting
MiriamSupporting
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The Human ChordUnknown, 2010
325 pages
Kessinger PublishingISBN: 97811626979015 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Human Chord connect to Algernon Blackwood's other works?
While it shares Blackwood's characteristic interest in the supernatural and the exploration of consciousness, The Human Chord is a standalone novel and does not feature recurring characters or settings from his other stories.
Is The Human Chord considered a classic of its genre?
The Human Chord is often cited as a significant work within the early 20th-century supernatural fiction canon, particularly for its unique blend of cosmic horror and philosophical inquiry into the nature of sound and reality.