A new William Hope Hodgson blog
Welcome to Hodgsoniana, a new blog about the life and works of author William Hope Hodgson (1877–1918). The aim of this blog is to provide a home for articles and new research on Hodgson, details of Hodgson-related happenings, and just generally act as an up-to-date (hopefully) resource that’s open to anyone interested in this remarkable literary figure. At time of writing, there is a lack of other active websites covering this subject, which is why starting a blog seemed a worthwhile endeavour. At the very least, it gives me a place to post some Hodgson-related thoughts and findings I’ve been meaning to write up! My hope is that others may be moved to contribute also.
Before going any further, I want to recognise the work of the late Hodgson scholar Sam Gafford, and in particular his excellent Hodgson blog williamhopehodgson.wordpress.com. I first stumbled upon Sam’s blog back in 2016, and his work opened my eyes to the depths and complexities of Hodgson’s history and writings. I entered into brief correspondence with Sam at that time, and his enthusiasm and encouragement were key factors in starting me on the path of pursuing my own Hodgson studies.
Sam Gafford sadly passed away in 2019, leaving his site dormant. It remains a valuable treasure trove of information, and I will certainly aspire to follow Sam’s example in exploring and documenting all matters Hodgson.
2027 will see the 150th anniversary of William Hope Hodgson’s birth. There is still much to discuss regarding his work, and many areas of his life remain obscure and in need of further investigation. I hope this site can help in encouraging and chronicling such efforts.
Source: https://hodgsoniana.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/a-new-william-hope-hodgson-blog/ access on 28 february 2026.
According to the information provided by the Hodgsoniana blog, what are the correct statements? Mark T (True) or F (false). ( ) The text focuses on details of Hodgson’s life and works because they are equally obscure, per the text.
( ) The content provided about Hodgson’s absence of genre classification underscores the text’s exclusive focus on biographical data.
( ) As evidenced by the author himself, he was prompted by a brief 2016 contact with Sam Gafford, which necessarily constitutes the blog’s primary motivation.
( ) It is inferred that Hodgson’s obscurity necessarily reflects the blog’s biographical exclusivity and fulfills Sam’s implicit expectation of continued Hodgson studies.
