Length6h 10m
About this audiobook
In "The House on the Borderland," William Hope Hodgson masterfully blends elements of horror, fantasy, and cosmic literature to create a haunting narrative that explores the boundaries between reality and the unknown. Through the account of a recluse who uncovers a sinister, otherworldly realm within his dilapidated home, Hodgson constructs a rich tapestry of atmospheric descriptions and philosophical musings. The novel's unique format interweaves journal entries, dream sequences, and fragmentary narratives, thereby enhancing its unsettling ambiance and challenging conventional storytelling techniques that emerged during the early 20th century, a period marked by existential inquiry and a fascination with the occult. William Hope Hodgson, an influential yet often underappreciated figure in early speculative fiction, was shaped by both his experiences at sea and an intimate understanding of the supernatural. His life, steeped in adventures that often flirted with the terrifying, greatly informed his thematic focus on the fragility of human understanding in the face of vast, unknowable realms. Hodgson's engagement with metaphysical themes and horror is reflective of the anxieties of his era, particularly in the aftermath of World War I, where societal certainties began to fragment. This seminal work is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of literary innovation and psychological horror. Hodgson's intricate world-building and profound insights into human existence make "The House on the Borderland" a must-read for aficionados of weird fiction and those who revel in exploring the dark recesses of the human psyche.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (16.3K)
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GenreHorror, Fantasy
Length6 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20XIV. The Sea of Sleep
2Introduction
21XV. The Noise in the Night
3Synopsis
22XVI. The Awakening
4Historical Context
23XVII. The Slowing Rotation
5To My Father (Whose feet tread the lost aeons)
24XVIII. The Green Star
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6Author’s Introduction to the Manuscript
25XIX. The End of the Solar System
7I. The Finding of the Manuscript
26XX. The Celestial Globes
8II. The Plain of Silence
27XXI. The Dark Sun
9III. The House in the Arena
28XXII. The Dark Nebula
10IV. The Earth
29XXIII. Pepper
11V. The Thing in the Pit
30XXIV. The Footsteps in the Garden
12VI. The Swine-Things
31XXV. The Thing From the Arena
13VII. The Attack
32XXVI. The Luminous Speck
14VIII. After the Attack
33XXVII. Conclusion
15IX. In the Cellars
34Grief
16X. The Time of Waiting
35Analysis
17XI. The Searching of the Gardens
36Reflection
18XII. The Subterranean Pit
37Memorable Quotes
19XIII. The Trap in the Great Cellar
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