
The Essential Works of William Hope Hodgson
By William Hope HodgsonLength61h 39m
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In 'The Essential Works of William Hope Hodgson', readers are transported into the world of cosmic horror and supernatural fiction through a collection of Hodgson's most influential works. Known for his unique blend of horror and adventure, Hodgson's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a sense of unease that lingers long after the story ends. This anthology includes classics such as 'The House on the Borderland' and 'The Night Land', showcasing Hodgson's mastery of the genre in its early stages. His works have heavily influenced later writers of weird fiction, such as H.P. Lovecraft. The book provides a glimpse into the early 20th century literary landscape, where horror and the unknown held a particular allure for readers. Through his works, Hodgson delves into themes of isolation, cosmic terror, and the fragility of human existence. Fans of classic horror and supernatural fiction will appreciate this definitive collection of Hodgson's works, a must-read for those seeking to explore the roots of modern horror literature.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror
Length61 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Essential Works of William Hope Hodgson
26IV The Earth
2Introduction: The Weird Work of William Hope Hodgson by H. P. Lovecraft
27V The Thing in the Pit
3Novels
28VI The Swine-Things
4I The Land of Lonesomeness
29VII The Attack
5II The Ship in the Creek
30VIII After the Attack
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6III The Thing That Made Search
31IX In the Cellars
7IV The Two Faces
32X The Time of Waiting
8V The Great Storm
33XI The Searching of the Gardens
9VI The Weed-Choked Sea
34XII The Subterranean Pit
10VII The Island in the Weed
35XIII The Trap in the Great Cellar
11VIII The Noises in the Valley
36XIV The Sea of Sleep
12IX What Happened in the Dusk
37XV The Noise in the Night
13X The Light in the Weed
38XVI The Awakening
14XI The Signals From the Ship
39XVII The Slowing Rotation
15XII The Making of the Great Bow
40XVIII The Green Star
16XIII The Weed Men
41XIX The End of the Solar System
17XIV In Communication
42XX The Celestial Globes
18XV Aboard the Hulk
43XXI The Dark Sun
19XVI Freed
44XXII The Dark Nebula
20XVII How We Came to Our Own Country
45XXIII Pepper
21To My Father(Whose feet tread the lost aeons)
46XXIV The Footsteps in the Garden
22Author’s Introduction to the Manuscript
47XXV The Thing From the Arena
23I The Finding of the Manuscript
48XXVI The Luminous Speck
24II The Plain of Silence
49XXVII Conclusion
25III The House in the Arena
50Grief