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A Little Aquamarine Book of Agitated Water
4th volume of “Little Books” Series IV — Past Masters of Horror and Dark Fantasy.
From Editor Michael Bailey’s introduction:
“If you’re looking for some kind of longwinded biography, you won’t find it here. Post-Hope, there’s this thing on land called the Internet, and in that magical world you will discover that many far more qualified people have already covered his life in great detail. What you will find here is a quick summary of what you can find in A Little Aquamarine Book of Agitated Water, and a meaning behind the title. In his youth, Hope (let’s just say we’re friends) attempted to run away from home in pursuit of an adventurous life at sea, yet always found himself pulled by the ebb and flow of life back to shore. But then he apprenticed as a seaman for four years, thanks to the intervention of his uncle, which began his long association with the sea—and that’s all the history you’ll get from me. Most of his earlier work explored life on the water, reflecting his depth of hatred—and fear—during those crazy voyages, and so that is what you will find in this book: poetry and fiction about all that agitated water, and hopefully something new.”
From Editor Michael Bailey’s introduction:
“If you’re looking for some kind of longwinded biography, you won’t find it here. Post-Hope, there’s this thing on land called the Internet, and in that magical world you will discover that many far more qualified people have already covered his life in great detail. What you will find here is a quick summary of what you can find in A Little Aquamarine Book of Agitated Water, and a meaning behind the title. In his youth, Hope (let’s just say we’re friends) attempted to run away from home in pursuit of an adventurous life at sea, yet always found himself pulled by the ebb and flow of life back to shore. But then he apprenticed as a seaman for four years, thanks to the intervention of his uncle, which began his long association with the sea—and that’s all the history you’ll get from me. Most of his earlier work explored life on the water, reflecting his depth of hatred—and fear—during those crazy voyages, and so that is what you will find in this book: poetry and fiction about all that agitated water, and hopefully something new.”
157 pages, Hardcover
Published June 1, 2022
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About the author
William Hope Hodgson
864 books568 followersWilliam Hope Hodgson was an English author. He produced a large body of work, consisting of essays, short fiction, and novels, spanning several overlapping genres including horror, fantastic fiction, and science fiction. Early in his writing career he dedicated effort to poetry, although few of his poems were published during his lifetime. He also attracted some notice as a photographer and achieved some renown as a bodybuilder. Hodgson served with the British Army durng World War One. He died, at age 40, at Ypres, killed by German artillery fire.
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February 14, 2024
Hodgson, William Hope - A Little Aquamarine Book Of Agitated Water
For the most part, this is a well chosen collection of Hodgson’s “watery” tales.
A mix of stories and poems, set out in turbulent waves or still pools.
“On The Bridge” opens, and this could be the night watch of the RMS Titanic. Steaming though dense fog, eyes sharp for icebergs. A thousand souls depend on a split second, accurate decision.
Steer southwards, where the fathomless depths hide many a grim scavenger. In “A Tropical Horror,” one rises from the deep and hauls itself aboard.
“The Voice In The Night,” much anthologized, is justly famous. A devoted couple, lost at sea, clamber aboard an abandoned vessel. Salvation, there are provisions and water. They take note that the ship, stem to stern, seems to be covered in an odious fungus. Well, that should be easily cleaned. Matango fans, this!
Plunder from India brings death and anxiety to a small hamlet. Two recent arrivals are curious about the large marble statue that, some whisper, moves during the night. “The Goddess Of Death,” while not set in the seven seas, does splash to a watery conclusion.
For the most part, this is a well chosen collection of Hodgson’s “watery” tales.
A mix of stories and poems, set out in turbulent waves or still pools.
“On The Bridge” opens, and this could be the night watch of the RMS Titanic. Steaming though dense fog, eyes sharp for icebergs. A thousand souls depend on a split second, accurate decision.
Steer southwards, where the fathomless depths hide many a grim scavenger. In “A Tropical Horror,” one rises from the deep and hauls itself aboard.
“The Voice In The Night,” much anthologized, is justly famous. A devoted couple, lost at sea, clamber aboard an abandoned vessel. Salvation, there are provisions and water. They take note that the ship, stem to stern, seems to be covered in an odious fungus. Well, that should be easily cleaned. Matango fans, this!
Plunder from India brings death and anxiety to a small hamlet. Two recent arrivals are curious about the large marble statue that, some whisper, moves during the night. “The Goddess Of Death,” while not set in the seven seas, does splash to a watery conclusion.
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