{"product_id":"the-night-land-paperback","title":"The Night Land - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Hope Hodgson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Night Land\u003c\/i\u003e (1912) is a terrifying tale of romance and fantasy in which William Hope Hodgson imagines humanity at the end of the world. Noted for its creative exploration of concepts such as telepathy, futuristic technologies, and reincarnation, Hodgson's novel is an indisputable classic of literary science fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a widower dreams of Earth in a far-off future, what he sees is nearly unrecognizable. The sun has been extinguished, and all human life has been forced to gather within the Last Redoubt, a metal pyramid looming miles above the darkened planet. Outside, monstrous forces gather, waiting for the mysterious energy source powering humanity's last refuge to die out. When the narrator unexpectedly connects with a young woman telepathically, he makes the horrifying choice to leave the safety of the pyramid in order to search for her at the rumored Lesser Redoubt, long thought lost to the dark. \u003ci\u003eThe Night Land\u003c\/i\u003e journeys to the outer reaches of space and time to see how far humanity will go to keep love, and itself, alive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex and kaleidoscopic, William Hope Hodgson's \u003ci\u003eThe Night Land\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic story of romance and loss projected into a harsh, unpredictable future. It is often considered a seminal work in the Dying Earth or apocalyptic subgenre of science fiction and fantasy. For its strange blend of futuristic imagery and archaic narration, the book was initially deemed difficult to read. However, as time has passed, and with the help of positive reviews by such figures as H.P. Lovecraft, \u003ci\u003eThe Night Land\u003c\/i\u003e is now appreciated for the depths of its vision and the experimental nature of its form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor modern readers, who face the daily reality of a deadly pandemic and a future threatened by global climate disaster, Hodgson's work can only prove timely. For fans of classic science fiction, horror, and fantasy, \u003ci\u003eThe Night Land\u003c\/i\u003e is a guaranteed hit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new edition of William Hope Hodgson's \u003ci\u003eThe Night Land\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work of science fiction reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 17th century England, a distraught widower is struck with a vision of Earth in the distant future. The sun has gone dark, and humanity has been forced into hiding. A harsh and horrifying tale of disaster and dystopia, William Hope Hodgson's \u003ci\u003eThe Night Land\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel of another time written precisely for our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 406\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692849401919,"sku":"9781513266589","price":21.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6b5a547dd3e6f9dd70d1dc59db0e7d97_f4827f75-749d-427b-b624-a6108c93bbd8.webp?v=1764996837","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-night-land-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}