The House on the Borderland (eBook)

William Hope Hodgson (Autor)

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2022
150 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738918-7 (EAN)

Infos

William Hope Hodgson's 'The House on the Borderland' is a pioneering work of supernatural fiction that intertwines elements of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Written in a unique stream-of-consciousness style, the novel follows the experiences of an unnamed narrator who discovers a mysterious manuscript detailing strange events at a remote house in Ireland. The narrative seamlessly blends reality with the otherworldly, blurring the lines between dreams and nightmares. Hodgson's vivid descriptions of cosmic landscapes and bizarre creatures create a haunting and immersive reading experience. 'The House on the Borderland' was ahead of its time, influencing later writers such as H.P. Lovecraft and Algernon Blackwood. Hodgson's innovative storytelling and imaginative world-building set this novel apart as a classic of speculative fiction. Readers seeking a thought-provoking and chilling tale that pushes the boundaries of traditional genre conventions will find 'The House on the Borderland' to be a captivating and unforgettable read.

Autor

William Hope Hodgson (1877–1918) was a British author, known for his contribution to the field of supernatural fiction, horror, and science fiction. His literary style is characterized by a blend of cosmic fantasy, horror, and maritime adventure, owing to his personal experiences at sea. One of his most celebrated works, 'The House on the Borderland' (1908), stands as a cornerstone of weird fiction, blending a haunting narrative with elements of science fiction and metaphysics. The book tells the story of a reclusive narrator who encounters bizarre phenomena in a remote house, including attacks by swine-like creatures and visions of cosmic significance, which have been lauded for their imaginative breadth and influential narrative structure. Hodgson's work in general, and 'The House on the Borderland' in particular, have been cited as significant influences on later writers in the speculative fiction genre, including H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith. Despite his untimely death in World War I, Hodgson's literature continues to captivate readers, with reprints and scholarly attention celebrating his contributions to early 20th-century genre literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Fantasy
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: breakthrough • British horror classics • Classic horror novels • cosmic horror • Dark fantastical worlds • Dracula • Edwardian era horror • existential terror • Frankenstein • Golden Curse • Gothic Science Fiction • haunted house fiction • interdimensional adventure • Jekyll & Hyde • Literary weird fiction • Lovecraft • Lovecraftian horror influence • metaphysical narrative • Philosophical anxieties • Pirates of the Caribbean • Poe • pre-war europe • Sleepy Hollow • Stephen King • Supernatural Exploration • supernatural thriller • Time distortions • Weird Fiction • William Hope Hodgson literature