Ep. 1075, The House on the Borderland, Part 1 of 5, by William Hope Hodgson

Ep. 1075, The House on the Borderland, Part 1 of 5, by William Hope Hodgson

Author: B.J. Harrison October 3, 2025 Duration: 1:04:46

What weird tales hide within a decrepit book filled with cosmic horror? William Hope Hodgson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

 

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We have five Fridays this October! Perfect for this incredible classic from the great William Hope Hodgson. First published in 1908, this installment to the genre of classic horror is legendary. H.P. Lovecraft and Terry Pratchett have both praised it at length. It's kind of obvious that it helped them see what could be done, and inspire them to reach for the next level. But oh boy, what a level Mr. Hodgson established. I hope you like it.

 

And now, The House on the Borderland, Part 1 of 5,  by William Hope Hodgson

 

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