The Night Land (1912) is a terrifying tale of romance and fantasy
in which William Hope Hodgson imagines humanity at the end of the
world. Noted for its creative exploration of concepts such as
telepathy, futuristic technologies, and reincarnation, Hodgson's
novel is an indisputable classic of literary science fiction. When
a widower dreams of Earth in a far-off future, what he sees is
nearly unrecognizable. The sun has been extinguished, and all human
life has been forced to gather within the Last Redoubt, a metal
pyramid looming miles above the darkened planet. Outside, monstrous
forces gather, waiting for the mysterious energy source powering
humanity's last refuge to die out. When the narrator unexpectedly
connects with a young woman telepathically, he makes the horrifying
choice to leave the safety of the pyramid in order to search for
her at the rumored Lesser Redoubt, long thought lost to the dark.
The Night Land journeys to the outer reaches of space and time to
see how far humanity will go to keep love, and itself, alive.
Complex and kaleidoscopic, William Hope Hodgson's The Night Land is
a classic story of romance and loss projected into a harsh,
unpredictable future. It is often considered a seminal work in the
Dying Earth or apocalyptic subgenre of science fiction and fantasy.
For its strange blend of futuristic imagery and archaic narration,
the book was initially deemed difficult to read. However, as time
has passed, and with the help of positive reviews by such figures
as H.P. Lovecraft, The Night Land is now appreciated for the depths
of its vision and the experimental nature of its form. For modern
readers, who face the daily reality of a deadly pandemic and a
future threatened by global climate disaster, Hodgson's work can
only prove timely. For fans of classic science fiction, horror, and
fantasy, The Night Land is a guaranteed hit. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new
edition of William Hope Hodgson's The Night Land is a classic work
of science fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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