The Greatest Adventures of Robert E. Howard (80+ Titles in One Edition) (eBook)

Sword & Sorcery Fiction Including Complete Conan the Barbarian, Solomon Kane, Kull the Conqueror…

Robert E. Howard (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
4110 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776127-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Greatest Adventures of Robert E. Howard," readers are presented with a tantalizing anthology that captures the imaginative breadth of Howard's influential work. This comprehensive collection encompasses over 80 of his iconic stories, spanning genres from sword and sorcery to horror and adventure, showcasing his distinctive prose style characterized by vivid imagery, rhythmic language, and a palpable sense of urgency. This volume not only highlights Howard's proficiency in creating compelling characters and richly detailed settings but also situates his work within the early 20th-century literary context, where he emerged as a pioneer of pulp fiction, invigorating the genre with his unique blend of mythology and real-world influences. Robert E. Howard, a Texas native and a prolific writer, is best remembered as the creator of the legendary character Conan the Barbarian. His experiences growing up in the Texan frontier, coupled with his deep fascination for history, mythology, and the supernatural, profoundly informed his storytelling. Howard's struggles with personal and financial adversities only fueled his creative endeavors, leading him to produce a vast array of tales that reflected his interests and inner turmoil while cementing his legacy in speculative fiction. For those captivated by adventure, fantasy, and the allure of the supernatural, "The Greatest Adventures of Robert E. Howard" is a must-read. This anthology not only offers an extensive look at Howard's literary genius but also serves as an invitation to explore the mythic landscapes he crafted. Readers seeking to understand the roots and evolution of modern fantasy literature will find this collection invaluable.

Autor

Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of fantasy, horror, and historical fiction. Born in Peaster, Texas, Howard spent most of his life in the small town of Cross Plains, with much of his work reflecting his love for, and identification with, the Texan landscape. Howard is best known for creating the character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre. Howard's writing style is noted for its vivid imagery, brisk pacing, and muscular prose, often featuring characters in a primitive or wild landscape. His works have been widely serialized in pulp fiction magazines, particularly in the magazine 'Weird Tales.' 'The Greatest Adventures of Robert E. Howard' is an anthology that showcases the breadth of his work, including tales of Conan, Solomon Kane, and Bran Mak Morn. Despite suffering from depression, Howard was a prolific writer until his untimely death by suicide at the age of 30. His influence extends beyond literature into television, film, comics, and video games, making him an enduring figure in popular culture and a seminal figure in the genre of fantasy literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: Action adventure anthology • Action-Packed Narratives • adventure storytelling • American fiction author • classic adventure fiction • classic speculative fiction • Conan the Barbarian • Conan the Barbarian stories • Dark human nature • early 20th century literature • epic fantasy adventure • fantasy adventure stories • Game of Thrones • Heroic Fantasy • Historical adventure novels • Historical romanticism • Influential literary legacy • Intricate world-building • Karl Edward Wagner • Kingfountain • larger-than-life characters • Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard • Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children • Mystical realms exploration • Outlander • Prolific fantasy author • Pulp Fiction • pulp fiction classics • Robert E. Howard collection • Sword and Sorcery • Sword and sorcery tales • Texas historical influences • Texas oil boomtowns • The Book of Kells • The Lord of the Rings • The Shifting Tides • Timeless world-building • Vivid action narratives • Voyager