Pulp fiction Quote by A. Merritt
““From the first she showed a curious sensitivity to what, I suppose, may be called the 'influences' of the place. She said it 'smelled' of ghosts and warlocks.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moon Pool by A. Merritt, 1919
The narrator perceives the place as haunted, sensing unseen forces that affect perception.
In simple terms: She feels the location is haunted.
Key Takeaway
Recognize subtle influences around you.
Themes
perception
supernatural
environment
Mood
eerie
curious
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- exploring old houses
- writing horror
- film set design
- urban exploration
Key Concepts
psychology
folk belief
place attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sense unseen influences?
- What does “smell of ghosts” suggest about atmosphere?
A Different Perspective
The description may be metaphorical, not literal.
![“It remains a mystery to me why some of that [pulp] fiction should be judged inferior to the rafts and rafts of bad social [literary] fiction which continues to be treated by literary editors as if it were somehow superior, or at least worthier of our attention. The careerist literary imperialism…” quote by Michael Moorcock](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f18/michael-moorcock-8974_attention_it-remains-a-mystery-to-me-why-some-of-t_131396.jpg)
