Robert E. Howard

The Pool of the Black One (eBook, ePUB)

A Gripping Tale of Adventure and Intrigue in a World of Barbarians, Sorcerers, and Ancient Civilizations

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Pool of the Black One," Robert E. Howard crafts a vivid tale that revolves around the valiant hero, Solomon Kane, as he embarks on a treacherous journey across the treacherous Caribbean. Employing rich, atmospheric prose, Howard encapsulates the essence of adventure while delving into themes of superstition and human folly. The narrative oscillates between visceral action and existential dread, epitomizing Howard's signature blend of sword and sorcery, which emerged during the early 20th century, a time ripe with burgeoning genre literature, exploring the boundaries of heroism and moral ambiguity. Robert E. Howard, an iconic figure in the realm of fantasy literature, is renowned for creating enduring characters and mythos that have profoundly influenced subsequent generations of writers. Born in 1906 in Texas, Howard was exposed to folklore, pulp magazines, and the classics from a young age. These influences can be traced in "The Pool of the Black One," where his penchant for dark, adventurous storytelling surfaces against a richly realized backdrop of both fantasy and historical elements. This compelling narrative stands as a testament to Howard's narrative artistry, making it a must-read for lovers of heroic fantasy, adventure literature, and those who appreciate the intricate interplay of peril and intrigue. Readers who seek the thrill of Romantic escapism entwined with moral complexities will find themselves immersed in a world where courage confronts the abyss.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 29
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338087324
• Artikelnr.: 64077639

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.