The House on the Borderland · Character
William Hope Hodgson
The author, mentioned as the editor or discoverer of the manuscript.
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First appearance: Author's Introduction to the Manuscript
William Hope Hodgson shows up with force in Dedication. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The author, dedicating the work to his father.
William Hope Hodgson first appears in 0002 author s introduction to the manuscript.
In Dedication: The author, dedicating the work to his father.
Later, in Author's Introduction to the Manuscript: The author who introduces the manuscript, reflecting on its origins and his evolving belief in its deeper significance.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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