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The House on the Borderland
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- Gutenberg ID
- 10002
- Title
- The House on the Borderland
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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The House on the Borderland is a supernatural novel by William Hope Hodgson that follows two friends, Tonnison and Berreggnog, as they explore an ancient garden in Ireland. They stumble upon a mysterious manuscript that tells the story of a man who discovers a house on the borderland between the world of humans and the realm of the unknown. The story is a mix of horror, adventure, and philosophical musings on the nature of reality.
- Summary up to 500 words
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The House on the Borderland is a supernatural novel by William Hope Hodgson that follows two friends, Tonnison and Berreggnog, as they explore an ancient garden in Ireland. They stumble upon a mysterious manuscript that tells the story of a man who discovers a house on the borderland between the world of humans and the realm of the unknown. The story is a mix of horror, adventure, and philosophical musings on the nature of reality. As the friends delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter strange creatures and experience supernatural events that challenge their understanding of the world. The novel explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the human condition, raising questions about the nature of reality and the unknown. The story is presented as a manuscript discovered by Tonnison and Berreggnog in 1877, which they transcribe and share with each other. As they read through the manuscript, they become increasingly unsettled and eventually decide to investigate the strange occurrences described within it. Their journey takes them to an ancient garden, where they discover a vast underground pit that seems to be connected to the mysterious house on the borderland. The friends soon find themselves facing supernatural forces that threaten their lives, leading them to question the nature of reality and their own existence. Throughout the novel, Hodgson explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the human condition, raising questions about the nature of reality and the unknown. The story is a mix of horror, adventure, and philosophical musings on the nature of reality, making it a unique and thought-provoking read.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
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Authors
- William Hope Hodgson
Classification
Categories
- Horror
- Science Fiction