The Swine-Gods and Other Visions
Regina Miriam Bloch is a somewhat enigmatic figure in the world of Weird Fiction, having written only two slim volumes (The Swine-Gods and Other Visions and The Book of Strange Loves), yet her language and impact of writing style is unrivaled. The Swine-Gods and Other Visions is a haunting, at times grotesque, at times exuberant collection of strange and otherworldly fables, filled with pagan deities, bizarre allegorical parables and rich imagery unlike anything in print at the time. The dream worlds that Bloch creates, of priests sacrificing souls to boar-headed gods, of demons rising from witches' cauldrons, of mutilations and tortures, but also with a small measure of hope and appreciation for the musicality of Life, these visions are truly remarkable and worthy of experiencing. (Summary by Ben Tucker)
Genre(s): Fantastic Fiction
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 00 | Forward by Israel Zangwill | Ben Tucker |
00:05:46 |
| Play 01 | I. The Swine-Gods | Ben Tucker |
00:20:04 |
| Play 02 | II. A Song of War | Ben Tucker |
00:04:30 |
| Play 03 | III. The New Creation | Ben Tucker |
00:04:15 |
| Play 04 | IV. A Song of Festival | Ben Tucker |
00:05:09 |
| Play 05 | V. The Song of False Gods | Ben Tucker |
00:02:02 |
| Play 06 | VI. A Song of Degrees | Ben Tucker |
00:13:15 |
| Play 07 | VII. Epilogue: The Strolling Player | Ben Tucker |
00:05:16 |