William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918) was an English author of horror and fantasy fiction. He is best known for his novels The House on the Borderland and The Night Land, as well as his short stories, such as "The Voice in the Night" and "The Whistling Room". Hodgson was born in Essex, England, and began writing at an early age. He served in the British Merchant Navy from 1894 to 1902, and during this time he wrote his first novel, The Boats of the "Glen Carrig". After leaving the Navy, he wrote several more novels and short stories, and also worked as a professional photographer. Hodgson's works often feature themes of cosmic horror, and his writing style has been compared to that of H.P. Lovecraft. He is also credited with inventing the "cosmic horror" genre, which combines elements of horror and science fiction. Hodgson died in World War I in 1918, at the age of 41. His works have been adapted for film and television, and he is considered an important influence on the horror genre.
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