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The Night Land

By William Hope Hodgson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world consumed by darkness and filled with monstrous horrors, a man's love for a mysterious woman fuels his courage to journey through a terrifying landscape.

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2004-01-01
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Summary

"The Night Land" by William Hope Hodgson is a science fiction and fantasy novel set in a far-off future, where the last humans live in a giant pyramid called the Last Redoubt, safe from the monsters lurking in the dark Night Land. Our main character is deeply in love with Mirdath the Beautiful, a woman who is as beautiful as she is mysterious, as he confronts the dangers and strange ideas of their terrifying world. The story begins with the main character thinking about his love for Mirdath in their bleak world, remembering when they first met during a magical sunset, where their love grew despite the threatening darkness. The story paints a picture of their growing relationship and the constant dangers they face, using strong imagery to bring it all to life. There's a strong feeling of sadness in his thoughts, especially as he deals with jealousy and the fear of losing her to both outside threats and his own inner battles, setting up the strange and exciting adventures that are about to come.

About the Author

William Hope Hodgson 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 Borderland (1908) and The Night Land (1912), feature more cosmic themes, but several of his novels also focus on horrors associated with the sea. Early in his writing career Hodgson dedicated effort to poetry, although few of his poems were published during his lifetime. He also attracted some notice as a photographer and achieved renown as a bodybuilder. He died in World War I at age 40.

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