HORROR CLASSICS - Boxed Set: 30+ Occult & Supernatural Novels and Stories (ePub)

William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918) was an influential English author primarily known for his contributions to the genres of horror and fantastic fiction. Born in Essex, Hodgson ran away to sea at the age of 13, and his experiences at sea would shape much of his later writing. His maritime background is evident in his evocative descriptions of the supernatural seascapes that feature prominently in his works. Hodgson's literary style blends gothic horror with Edwardian scientific romance, creating an atmospheric and often unsettling narrative experience. Notably, his work is characterized by a fascination with the sea, the boundaries of physical science, and the potential for cosmic horror. Among his most important works is 'The House on the Borderland' (1908), a novel that straddles the line between supernatural horror and science fiction and is often cited as a seminal influence in the genre. This book, along with other tales like 'The Night Land' (1912) and 'The Boats of the 'Glen Carrig'' (1907), cemented his reputation as a master of weird and imaginative fiction. The anthology 'HORROR CLASSICS - Boxed Set: 30+ Occult & Supernatural Novels and Stories' is a testament to Hodgson's prolific and enduring legacy within the canon of horror literature. Hodgson's life was tragically cut short when he died in World War I, but his unique blend of horror, fantasy, and science fiction continues to resonate with readers and influence writers in the genre to this day.