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Prípady detektíva Carnackiho – najslávnejšieho vyšetrovateľa paranormálnych záhad. Starobylé, rubášom noci zahalené domy a hrady mávajú svoje tajomstvá. V každom sa zaručene nájde nejaký duch, lenže v niektorých vyčíňajú aj omnoho nebezpečnejšie prízraky a monštrá... Z komnát sa tam za nocí ozývajú desivé zvuky, zo stropov kvapká krv a niekto, alebo niečo práve prudko rozrazilo dvere a zahasilo všetky sviece. V podobných prípadoch môže zasiahnuť jedine znalec okultných úkazov a zároveň detektív. Presne takým je Thomas Carnacki – vyšetrovateľ paranormálnych záhad, ktorého začiatkom 20. storočia stvoril anglický spisovateľ William H. Hodgson. Bol jedným z prvých svojho druhu v literatúre a vďaka prezieravému pohľadu na svet tušil, že občas sa za zdanlivými prízrakmi nehmotného sveta môže v skutočnosti skrývať aj človek s temnými úmyslami. Ale čo je vlastne väčšie zlo? Zapáľte oheň v krbe, usaďte sa do pohodlného kresla a vydajte sa spolu s lovcom duchov, Thomasom Carnackim do sveta, kde sú hranice reality a nadprirodzena takmer nepostrehnuteľné...

"A classic of the first order," declared H. P. Lovecraft of this influential tale of a haunted house in the Irish countryside. First published in 1908, it bridges the era between ghost stories and modern thrillers. Its compelling journey through space and time combines the best aspects of horror, science fiction, and fantasy.

Known for his contributions to horror, science fiction, and fantasy, William Hope Hodgson's writing is marked by supernatural elements and macabre themes. His talent for crafting atmospheric and eerie settings enhances the unsettling nature of his narratives, making his works stand out in the genre. Born in 1877 in Essex, Hodgson's unique style has left a lasting impact on literature, blending the boundaries of reality and the supernatural.

As well as four classic fantasy novels and a series of "occult detective" stories, William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918) produced a large number of sea-faring tales, many of them steeped in elements of supernatural terror. Hodgson's vividly drawn descriptions of revulsive oceanic entities often pre-echo Lovecraft in their evocation of squamous, deep-six deliria, while the latter also acknowledged Hodgson's masterful evocations of elemental disquiet and disorder. HORRORSe ^FROMe ^HAUNTEDe ^SEAS not only collects all of Hodgson's acclaimed "Sargasso Sea" tales -- From The Tideless Sea, The Mystery Of The Derelict, The Thing In The Weeds, The Finding Of The Graiken, and The Voice In The Dawn -- but also presents a further 15 stories and episodes of nautical mystery and horror, including A Tropical Horror, The Voice In The Night, Out Of The Storm, The Stone Ship, Demons Of The Sea, The Albatross, and numerous others. The stories are reproduced in chronological order according to year of publication, making this perhaps the definitive edition of William Hope Hodgson's weird oceanic tales. The Voice In The Night was famously filmed in 1963 by Japanese director Ishira ́ Honda, under the title Matango (aka Attack Of The Mushroom People).

From the chilling adventure tale of the sea, The Boats of the 'Glen Carrig', and the power and horror of The Ghost Pirates, to the strange and haunting vision of the House on the Borderland and the bizarre and wonderfully imaginative The Night Land, the four great novels of William Hope Hodgson are universally recognized as one of the landmarks in the literature of the weird and fantastic. Strange and compelling, these are powerful works that exercise the same fascination today as they did on Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith, and all four are collected here.

Available for the first time in trade paperback, the fourth of five volumes collecting the complete fiction of William Hope Hodgson, an influential early twentieth-century author of science fiction, horror, and the fantastic.

Set in a haunting and mysterious atmosphere, the novel delves into themes of the unknown and supernatural horror. It follows the eerie adventures of the characters as they navigate strange and otherworldly elements, creating an unsettling experience that captivates readers. Hodgson's unique blend of weird fiction enhances the exploration of fear and the mysteries of the sea.

Thomas Carnacki is a ghost-finder, an Edwardian psychic detective, investigating a wide range of terrifying hauntings presented in the nine stories in this complete collection of his adventures.

The narrative opens directly, avoiding unnecessary embellishments or roundabout expressions. This straightforward approach sets the tone for a clear and engaging exploration of the themes and events that unfold throughout the book. The emphasis on directness suggests a focus on authenticity and sincerity in the storytelling, inviting readers to delve into the characters' experiences with a sense of immediacy and connection.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published in large print by Megali, a publishing house dedicated to making literature accessible for individuals with impaired vision. The focus on readability enhances the experience for readers who may struggle with standard print sizes, ensuring that important historical texts are preserved and made available to a wider audience.

Exploring the boundaries of the unknown, this work delves into themes of cosmic horror and the limits of human understanding. It invites readers to confront the mysteries that lie beyond our perception, weaving a narrative that challenges the very fabric of reality. Lovecraft's influence looms large, as the text pushes characters and readers alike to question their place in the universe and the nature of existence itself.

This edition focuses on enhancing accessibility for readers with impaired vision by providing a large print reproduction of a historical work. The publishing house Megali is dedicated to making such texts more readable, ensuring that important historical literature is available to a wider audience.

Written in a style composed of strange archaisms which fuel the weird sense of disorientation, this cult classic has won the admiration of writers from Brian Aldiss to C S Lewis, who wrote: 'The Night Land gives, like certain rare dreams, sensations we never had before.'

Während einer windstillen Nebelnacht im Pazifik vernimmt der Wach habende eines Schoners unvermutet einen »Ahoi«-Ruf. Die eigenartig klingende Stimme gehört einem Mann in einem Ruderboot, der dringlich um Lebensmittel für sich und seine »Lady« bittet, die er auf einer Insel zurückgelassen habe. Doch weigert er sich beharrlich, längsseits zu kommen und sich zu zeigen. Nach Erhalt der Eßwaren rudert er davon, kehrt aber nach ein paar Stunden zurück und erzählt seine Geschichte. Eine Geschichte des Grauens – – –

Mistero, terrore, manifestazioni del soprannaturale in sette classici della letteratura horror. Questa antologia non trascura nessuna delle maggiori figure dell'immaginario orrorifico: dal Dracula di Bram Stoker, al Golem di Meyrink, dal Dr. Jekyll di Stevenson al Signore del Male di Warner Munn, dal Vathek di Beckford, agli Esseri dell'Abisso di Hodgson e ai Grandi Antichi di Lovecraft. - Vathek di William Beckford (1784) - Il Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde di Robert Louis Stevenson (1885) - Dracula di Bram Stoker (1897) - La Casa sull'Abisso di William Hope Hodgson (1908) - Il Golem di Gustav Meyrink (1913) - Stirpe di Lupo di Harold Warner Munn (1930) - Le Montagne della Follia di Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1936)

Zwei Männer, die sich auf einem zweiwöchigen Angelurlaub im abgelegenen Westen Irlands befinden, werden von der Entdeckung eines seltsamen Abgrunds überrascht. Auf einem Felsvorsprung über diesem Abgrund finden sie Ruinen und darin vergraben ein Tagebuch, das sie lesen. Der Roman, der von diesem Tagebuch handelt, ist ein halluzinatorischer Bericht über den Aufenthalt eines Einsiedlers in dem abgelegenen Haus und seine Erfahrungen mit übernatürlichen Kreaturen und jenseitigen Dimensionen. Das Tagebuch berichtet unter anderem von bösartigen Schweinekreaturen und einer Kreatur, die durch eine Falltür in den Keller kommt. Dann endet der Bericht. Was war mit dem Haus geschehen und warum befindet sich jetzt dort ein Abgrund? Wissen die Bewohner des entfernten Dorfes etwas darüber? Als der amerikanische Horrorschriftsteller H. P. Lovecraft 1934 auf Hodgsons Romane stieß, lobte er Das Haus im Grenzland und andere Werke von Hodgson ausführlich, und Terry Pratchett nannte den Roman "den Urknall in meinem privaten Universum als Science-Fiction- und Fantasy-Leser und später als Schriftsteller".

Il mare vede sorgere dalle sue profondità degli esseri mostruosi e soprannaturali che non è possibile in alcun modo controllare. Così, i personaggi cui dà vita Hodgson sono costretti ad affacciarsi ogni volta sul baratro dell'ignoto dove la realtà e i simboli si fondono in un insieme terrorizante. Hodgson ha visto nel mare il lato occulto e spaventoso che genera le tenebre e i mostri marini.

Die Handlung spielt vollständig auf dem Meer und beginnt sofort mit paranormalen Ereignissen, die bereits auf den ersten Seiten eingeführt werden. Hodgson verzichtet auf ausführliche Charakterentwicklungen und lässt die Besatzung eher als Statisten agieren, während er sie mit einer Reihe von Geistererscheinungen konfrontiert. Diese übernatürlichen Elemente sind überraschend ernsthaft und weniger trivial, als der Titel vermuten lässt. Der Roman bietet eine spannende und direkte Erzählweise, die sich auf das Unheimliche konzentriert, ohne sich mit persönlichen Geschichten aufzuhalten.