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The House on the Borderland and Other Mysterious Places

Pages
466
Published
1990
Language
English

Synopsis

Two friends seeking a quiet fishing trip in rural Ireland stumble upon a mysterious, ancient house. Inside, they find a diary detailing the occupant's terrifying encounters with cosmic horrors that defy earthly understanding. This chilling account laid the groundwork for a new era of weird fiction.

About the author

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William Hope Hodgson

William Hope Hodgson (15 November 1877 – 19 April 1918) was an English author. He produced a large body of work, consisting of essays, short fiction, and novels, spanning several overlapping genres including horror, fantastic fiction, and science fiction. Hodgson used his experiences at sea to lend authentic detail to his short horror stories, many of which are set on the ocean, including his series of linked tales forming the "Sargasso Sea Stories". His novels, such as *The House on the Borderl...

Characters

TonnisonSupporting
BerreggnogSupporting
All characters in The House on the Borderland and Other Mysterious Places