The Cosmos and the Cage: Masculinity and Mysticism in Blackwood's ‘The Eccentricity of Simon Parnacute’ (1910)
Gothic Studies November 1, 2025 Milly Kate Harrison
Algernon Blackwood's fascination with the concept of the personal ‘cage’ and the potential for liberation is central to both his worldview and literary legacy. This article explores these themes in his early, often-overlooked story, ‘The Eccentricity of Simon Parnacute ’, examining its depiction of emotional repression and freedom, particularly within the context of early twentieth-century...