The House on the Borderland: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The House on the Borderland is a supernatural horror novel by William Hope Hodgson. He went beyond the existing ghost story and gothic molds, synthesizing a new cosmic horror that made a huge impact on later writers of weird tales, notably H. P. Lovecraft. The two gentlemen Tonnison and Berreggnog head to a village in Ireland for a week's fishing. There they discover the ruins of a strange house and the diary of the house's former occupant, the words on its torn pages hinting at an evil far beyond anything that has existed in this world before.
Quick facts about The House on the Borderland
- Title: The House on the Borderland
- Author: William Hope Hodgson
- First published: 1946
- Genre: classic literature, fiction, horror
- OpenLibrary ID: OL810402W
Where to read The House on the Borderland
The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The House on the Borderland about?
The House on the Borderland is a supernatural horror novel by William Hope Hodgson.
Who wrote The House on the Borderland?
The House on the Borderland was written by William Hope Hodgson.
When was The House on the Borderland published?
The House on the Borderland was first published in 1946.
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