Robert E. Howard

Beyond the Black River (eBook, ePUB)

Barbarism, Magic, and Heroes on the Hyborian Frontier

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Beyond the Black River,' Robert E. Howard takes readers on a thrilling journey through the wild and dangerous frontier of the Hyborian Age, filled with fierce battles, ancient magic, and larger-than-life characters. Howard's vivid descriptions and fast-paced storytelling style immerse readers in a world where barbarism clashes with civilization, and where the line between hero and villain is often blurred. The book is a prime example of Howard's talent for blending historical fiction with elements of fantasy and adventure, making it a captivating read for fans of both genres. The story is rich in detail and offers a unique glimpse into Howard's imaginative and often violent literary universe. Robert E. Howard, a master of pulp fiction, drew inspiration from his love of history, mythology, and folklore to create the gripping narrative of 'Beyond the Black River.' His own troubled life and untimely death added a layer of darkness and complexity to his writing, making his stories resonate with readers on a deeper level. Howard's work continues to be celebrated for its raw energy, originality, and enduring influence on the fantasy genre. I highly recommend 'Beyond the Black River' to readers who enjoy action-packed tales with a touch of the fantastical. Howard's masterful storytelling and unique blend of history and fantasy make this book a must-read for fans of adventure fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 57
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338087508
• Artikelnr.: 64078281

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.