William Hope Hodgson

William Hope Hodgson: Collected Works (eBook, ePUB)

Occult & Supernatural Novels and Stories

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "William Hope Hodgson: Collected Works," readers are presented with a comprehensive anthology of Hodgson's distinctive literary oeuvre, which deftly blends elements of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. The collection showcases Hodgson's intricate narrative style, marked by rich imagery and philosophical nuance, evident in his seminal works such as "The House on the Borderland" and "The Night Land." Hodgson's literature grapples with themes of the unknown and cosmic horror, contextualizing the early 20th-century anxieties over modernity and the human condition, drawing on influences such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, while establishing his unique voice in speculative fiction. William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918) was a multifaceted individual-an accomplished sailor and a soldier, whose experiences infused his writing with a visceral authenticity and an ethereal quality. His tumultuous life was filled with seafaring adventures and profound personal loss, particularly during World War I, which significantly shaped his exploration of existential dread and the limits of human comprehension in the face of an indifferent universe. This collected works is essential for any scholar and enthusiast of early 20th-century speculative fiction. Hodgson's eloquent prose and his unique blending of horror and philosophical inquiry offer a compelling reading experience. It invites readers to confront their own fears and ponder the vast enigmas of existence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028219611
• Artikelnr.: 69801532