Robert E. Howard

Boot Hill Payoff (eBook, ePUB)

Gunfights, Outlaws, and Justice in the Old West

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Set against the gritty backdrop of the American West, "Boot Hill Payoff" showcases Robert E. Howard's masterful blend of hardboiled fiction and traditional Western elements. In this gripping narrative, Howard explores themes of revenge, justice, and moral ambiguity through a cast of complex characters navigating the treacherous landscapes of lawlessness and ambition. His distinctive prose, marked by vivid imagery and intense action, mirrors the raw brutality of frontier life, while simultaneously delving into the psychological motivations that drive men to violence. The text reflects Howard's proficiency in creating an engaging, atmospheric storytelling style that resonates with the era's popular genre conventions. Robert E. Howard, best known for his creation of the iconic Conan the Barbarian, was a prolific writer whose literary career spanned various genres, including horror, fantasy, and Westerns. Influenced by the cultural landscapes of his time and his fascination with adventure, Howard's experiences growing up in early 20th-century Texas undoubtedly shaped his narrative perspective. Through his unique lens, he captures the essence of human struggle in the face of overwhelming odds, making his works both timeless and relevant. "Boot Hill Payoff" is a compelling read for anyone intrigued by classic Western literature and the exploration of the darker dimensions of human nature. Howard's knack for weaving suspense and adventure into a cohesive tale makes this book not merely a story but a profound commentary on the human condition. Scholars and enthusiasts alike will appreciate the depth of character and the engaging plot that cements Howard'Äôs legacy as a master storyteller.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 51
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066447953
• Artikelnr.: 61609331

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.