The Zaffre Book of Occult Fiction

Brendan Connell, an editor specializing in occult fiction, has compiled The Zaffre Book of Occult Fiction to gather twenty-one tales from the British Isles between 1908 and 1937. This period marked a significant occult revival, and Connell selects works that reflect the mystical currents of that era. The collection features writings by Dion Fortune and Algernon Blackwood alongside lesser-known contributors like Ethel Archer and Prince Immanuel of Jerusalem. These authors explore visions, hauntings, and mystical agencies through their prose. The volume presents a varied array of supernatural narratives drawn from the early twentieth century. Readers will encounter stories about seers and otherworldly encounters that define the genre during this specific historical window. Connell organizes these texts to highlight the diversity of thought within the British occult community of the time. The book serves as a curated selection for those interested in the literary output of the revival period. This collection suits seekers, adherents, and enthusiasts of the occult who wish to read primary sources from the movement. It may also appeal to Masters and Ascendants looking for historical context within their practice. Those seeking modern horror or non-occult supernatural fiction might find the focus on early twentieth-century British mysticism too narrow. The book remains a specific resource for understanding that particular cultural moment.