The Night Land - William Hope Hodgson - Bog

The Night Land is a novel written by William Hope Hodgson, first published in 1912. The story is set in a far-off future where the sun has died and the earth is shrouded in darkness. The last remnants of humanity reside in a giant pyramid called the Last Redoubt, which is powered by a mysterious force known as the Earth Current.The protagonist of the story is a man from the Last Redoubt who falls in love with a woman he sees in his dreams. He sets out on a perilous journey across the Night Land, a desolate landscape filled with monstrous creatures and deadly traps, to find her.As he travels through the Night Land, the protagonist encounters a variety of strange and terrifying creatures, including giant spiders, flying monsters, and the monstrous Watchers, who guard the Great Redoubt, the stronghold of the evil forces that threaten the Last Redoubt.The Night Land is a haunting and atmospheric novel that explores themes of love, courage, and the struggle for survival in a hostile and alien world. It is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of early science fiction and has inspired many writers in the genre.Now, after that destruction which had come upon the Ten-thousand, and the fresh assurance that was upon us of the terror of the Night Land, it may be known that there could be no more thought to succour. Though, in truth, those Youths that went now upon the Road Where The Silent Ones Walk were far beyond our aid.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.