The Night Land Volume 1: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Night Land Volume 1 by William Hope Hodgson — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Described by H. P. Lovecraft as being "one of the most potent pieces of macabre imagination ever written", The Night Land is a classic horror fantasy novel by William Hope Hodgson published in 1912. Telling the story of a dying earth, The Night Land starts with a man from the 17th century who, mourning the death of his true love, is given a vision through the eyes his future incarnation. In that distant time Earth is only dimly lit by the remaining glow of the dead Sun. The last millions of the human race cluster together inside the Last Redoubt, a huge metal pyramid, and are set upon by mysterious forces from the dark outside. Leaving the protection of their refuge means certain death, but our narrator makes mind contact with a survivor in a forgotten Lesser Redoubt. He must journey alone through the evil darkness to find her, knowing that she is the reincarnation of his past precious l
Quick facts about The Night Land Volume 1
- Title: The Night Land Volume 1
- Author: William Hope Hodgson
- First published: 1976
- Genre: classic literature, fantasy, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL810400W
Where to read The Night Land Volume 1
The Night Land Volume 1 by William Hope Hodgson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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The Night Land Volume 1 was written by William Hope Hodgson.
When was The Night Land Volume 1 published?
The Night Land Volume 1 was first published in 1976.
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