Henry Brocken-His Travels and Adventures in the Rich, Strange, Scare Imaginable Regions of Romance. With Illustrations by Marian Ellis.
 
"Henry Brocken" by Walter de la Mare is a haunting and enigmatic novella that delves into the realms of the supernatural and psychological. Set in the English countryside, it follows the reclusive and introspective protagonist, Henry Brocken, a man of science and reason.
When Brocken stumbles upon a mysterious mirror in an antique shop, his life takes a surreal turn. The mirror reveals strange and unsettling visions of a parallel world, challenging his rational beliefs. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with the mirror and its eerie inhabitants, Brocken's grip on reality begins to slip.
 
De la Mare's prose weaves a mesmerizing tale that blurs the line between the tangible and the otherworldly, inviting readers to ponder the fragility of sanity and the limits of human understanding. "Henry Brocken" is a thought-provoking exploration of the supernatural, a psychological thriller, and a literary gem that leaves an indelible mark on the imagination.