# William Hodgson

## Biography

William Hope Hodgson was an English author born in Essex in 1877. His early life was significantly shaped by his time as a merchant seaman, an experience that profoundly influenced his later literary output, especially his horror and fantastic fiction tales set on the ocean. Before dedicating himself to writing, Hodgson also pursued interests in bodybuilding, even opening a school of physical culture, and photography.

He produced a considerable body of work across various genres, including horror, science fiction, and weird fiction. Notable novels include The Boats of the "Glen Carrig", The House on the Borderland, and The Night Land. He also created the supernatural detective character Thomas Carnacki and wrote many short stories, such as "The Voice in the Night." Hodgson married in 1913. His life was cut short when he was killed in action during World War I in 1918 at the age of forty. His unique vision and atmospheric writing continue to influence authors in the speculative fiction genres.

## Books

- [The Night Land](https://samolit.com/books/96621)
- [The House on the Borderland](https://samolit.com/books/96515)