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The Golden Slave is a fantasy novel by Poul Anderson. 100 B.C. – The Cimbrian hordes galloped across the dawn of history and clashed in screaming battle against the mighty Roman legions. Led by their chief, Boierik, and his son, Eodan, the hungry and homeless pagan tribes hurled back the Romans time after time in their desperate search for land. But for all the burning towns, the new-caught women weeping, the wine drunk, the gold lifted, the Cimbri did not find a home. And now it was over. At Vercellae the Roman armies shattered them completely. Only a few survived—and for them death would…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
The Golden Slave is a fantasy novel by Poul Anderson.
100 B.C. – The Cimbrian hordes galloped across the dawn of history and clashed in screaming battle against the mighty Roman legions.
Led by their chief, Boierik, and his son, Eodan, the hungry and homeless pagan tribes hurled back the Romans time after time in their desperate search for land. But for all the burning towns, the new-caught women weeping, the wine drunk, the gold lifted, the Cimbri did not find a home.
And now it was over. At Vercellae the Roman armies shattered them completely. Only a few survived—and for them death would have been more merciful. Eodan, the proud young chieftain, had been caught and sold into slavery, his infant son murdered and his beautiful wife, Hwicca, taken as a concubine.
But whips and slave chains could not break the spirit of this fiery pagan giant who fought, seduced and connived his way to a perilous freedom to rescue the woman he loved.
Autorenporträt
Poul Anderson (1926-2001) was a highly influential American science fiction and fantasy author, known for his imaginative storytelling and intricate world-building. Over his prolific career, Anderson produced a vast body of work, including novels, short stories, and essays, which earned him acclaim and several prestigious awards, such as the Hugo and Nebula Awards. His contributions to the genre include classics like The High Crusade and the Tau Zero series, showcasing his talent for blending hard science fiction with rich speculative elements. Anderson's writing is characterized by its exploration of complex scientific concepts, advanced technology, and diverse alien civilizations. His narratives often delve into themes of space exploration, time travel, and human evolution, reflecting his deep understanding of science and his fascination with future possibilities. He also made significant contributions to the fantasy genre, with works like the King of Ys series, blending historical settings with mythological elements. In addition to his fiction, Anderson was an avid advocate for the science fiction genre and its potential to inspire and challenge readers. His legacy endures through his extensive bibliography and the continued relevance of his innovative ideas in speculative fiction.