William Hope Hodgson fu un autore inglese il cui esteso corpus di opere comprende saggi, racconti e romanzi. La sua scrittura attraversa i generi sovrapposti dell'horror, della narrativa fantastica e della fantascienza, con i primi sforzi dedicati alla poesia che ebbe poca pubblicazione durante la sua vita. Hodgson è celebrato per il suo distintivo stile letterario, che intreccia magistralmente l'orrorifico con l'immaginativo, lasciando un segno significativo nella letteratura di genere.
An account of Adventures in the Strange places of the Earth after the foundering of the good ship Glen Carrig through striking upon a hidden rock in the unknown seas to the Southward. As told by John Winterstraw, Gent., to his Son James Winterstraw, in the year 1757, and by him committed very properly and legibly to manuscript. An outr
Mistero, terrore, manifestazioni del soprannaturale in sette classici della letteratura horror. Questa antologia non trascura nessuna delle maggiori figure dell'immaginario orrorifico: dal Dracula di Bram Stoker, al Golem di Meyrink, dal Dr. Jekyll di Stevenson al Signore del Male di Warner Munn, dal Vathek di Beckford, agli Esseri dell'Abisso di Hodgson e ai Grandi Antichi di Lovecraft. - Vathek di William Beckford (1784) - Il Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde di Robert Louis Stevenson (1885) - Dracula di Bram Stoker (1897) - La Casa sull'Abisso di William Hope Hodgson (1908) - Il Golem di Gustav Meyrink (1913) - Stirpe di Lupo di Harold Warner Munn (1930) - Le Montagne della Follia di Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1936)
Il mare vede sorgere dalle sue profondità degli esseri mostruosi e soprannaturali che non è possibile in alcun modo controllare. Così, i personaggi cui dà vita Hodgson sono costretti ad affacciarsi ogni volta sul baratro dell'ignoto dove la realtà e i simboli si fondono in un insieme terrorizante. Hodgson ha visto nel mare il lato occulto e spaventoso che genera le tenebre e i mostri marini.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to safeguard and promote culturally important literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original text.
Featuring the unique character of Carnacki, a supernatural detective, this collection showcases a blend of mystery and the paranormal through a series of short stories. Originally published in 1913 and later expanded in 1947, it includes all tales from the initial release along with three additional narratives. Recognized for its significance in the detective genre, the book is noted in Queen's Quorum, highlighting its impact on supernatural fiction. Hodgson's work combines elements of horror and investigation, making it a compelling read for fans of both genres.
Known for his contributions to horror, science fiction, and fantasy, William Hope Hodgson's writing is marked by supernatural elements and macabre themes. His talent for crafting atmospheric and eerie settings enhances the unsettling nature of his narratives, making his works stand out in the genre. Born in 1877 in Essex, Hodgson's unique style has left a lasting impact on literature, blending the boundaries of reality and the supernatural.
Featuring a selection of supernatural fantasy novels, this collection showcases the imaginative works of William Hope Hodgson, a pioneer in the genre. Included are "The Boats of the 'Glen Carrig,'" "The House on the Borderland," "The Ghost Pirates," and "The Night Land," each reflecting Hodgson's unique blend of horror and fantasy. His innovative storytelling continues to influence modern writers, making this anthology a significant contribution to the literary landscape.
Available for the first time in trade paperback, the third of five volumes collecting the complete fiction of William Hope Hodgson, an influential early twentieth-century author of science fiction, horror, and the fantastic.
"The Mortzestus was rumored to be haunted and sure enough, after two weeks out of port the rigging went slack, a ghostly form arose from the sea, and a dense mist descended around the ship. The desperate crew's chilling fate is recounted in this compulsive page-turner by a master of seafaring yarns"-- Provided by publisher
The fifth of a five volume set collecting all of Hodgson's published fiction. Each volume contains one of Hodgson's novels, along with a selection of thematically-linked short fiction. Contents: * Introduction by Ross E. Lockhart Fantastic Visions * The Valley of Lost Children * Date 1965: Modern Warfare * My House Shall Be Called the House of Prayer * Judge Barclay's Wife * The Getting Even of Tommy Dodd * Sea Horses * How the Honourable Billy Darrell Raised the Wind * The Getting Even of 'Parson' Guyles * The Friendship of Monsieur Jeynois * The Inn of the Black Crow * What Happened in the Thunderbolt * How Sir Jerrold Treyn Dealt with the Dutch in Caunston Cove * Jem Binney and the Safe at Lockwood Hall * Diamond Cut Diamond with a Vengeance * Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani * The Room of Fear * The Promise * Captain Dang * Captain Dan Danblasten Copyright Versions * The Ghost Pirates * Carnacki, the Ghost Finder * The Dream of X * Senator Sandy Mac Ghee * The Last Word in Mysteries * The Dumpley Acrostics Alternate Versions * An Adventure of the Deep Waters * Captain Gunbolt Charity and the Painted Lady * The Storm * The Crew of the Lancing Counterfeits * The Raft * R.M.S. "Empress of Australia" * A Note on the Texts