Robert E. Howard

A Gent from Bear Creek (eBook, ePUB)

Frontier Adventures with a Touch of Humor: Tales of a Cowboy's Wild West

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'A Gent from Bear Creek' by Robert E. Howard, readers are immersed in a collection of Western-themed short stories featuring the formidable Breckinridge Elkins. Set in the rugged landscape of the Old West, Howard's writing style is vivid and action-packed, filled with colorful descriptions of gunfights, saloons, and cowboy showdowns. The stories are a blend of adventure, humor, and occasional moments of introspection, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. Howard's exploration of the Western genre showcases his skill in capturing the essence of the lawless frontier and the complex characters that inhabit it. Robert E. Howard, known for his creation of Conan the Barbarian, brings his talent for crafting compelling narratives to 'A Gent from Bear Creek'. His deep knowledge of Western folklore and history lends authenticity to the tales, demonstrating his passion for the genre. Howard's own experiences growing up in Texas likely influenced his portrayal of the rugged landscapes and tough characters that populate the stories. I highly recommend 'A Gent from Bear Creek' to readers who enjoy action-packed Western tales with a hint of humor and a touch of introspection. Howard's engaging storytelling and memorable characters make this collection a must-read for fans of the genre.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338078063
• Artikelnr.: 64077864

Autorenporträt

Robert E. (Ervin) Howard was born on January 22, 1906. He was interested in writing from an early age, and witnesses report seeing his first stories written as early as 9 years old. He mailed off his first submission to a publisher at 15 years of age. His first professional sale came three years later when "Spear and Fang," a cave man story, was accepted by Weird Tales, the pulp magazine with which all his greatest successes would be associated. Howard is best known as the "father of sword & sorcery," with his most famous creations-Conan, Solomon Kane, Bran Mak Morn, and Kull the Conqueror-sliding (some more easily than others) into that genre. However, in addition to the sterling success of these fantasy adventure tales, Howard's versatility allowed him to support himself as a professional writer. He would write more than 100 stories between 1924 and his death in 1936 at age 30. He published regularly and wrote in genres as varied as westerns, weird westerns, horror, modern adventure stories, boxing stories, sailing adventures, and even "spicy" romance stories. Of special interest to this volume is Howard's relationship to H.P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft, an elder statesman of the "weird fiction" genre, was an early contributor to Weird Tales, where Howard first encountered his fiction. Howard wrote an admiring letter to Lovecraft after reading "The Rats in the Walls," and eventually through their extended correspondence became part of the "Lovecraft Circle," a group of pulp writers joined primarily through H.P. Lovecraft's efforts, with Lovecraft as the hub. Howard and Lovecraft corresponded for years, debating the merits of the human conditions of barbarism and civilization. Lovecraft is best known for his stories of "the Great Old Ones," especially Cthulhu. This shared corpus of story ideas and ancient, pre-human history of Earth, became a shared mythic backdrop for many writers published in Weird Tales. Howard's contributions to this mythos are the focus of the current volume.