Robert E. Howard

Witch from Hell's Kitchen (eBook, ePUB)

A Dark Fantasy Adventure of Ancient Rituals and Sorcery

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Robert E. Howard's 'Witch from Hell's Kitchen' is a captivating novel that delves into the realm of dark sorcery and ancient rituals. Written in Howard's signature pulp fiction style, the story unfolds in a gritty, atmospheric setting that transports the reader to a world where magic and mystery reign supreme. The book's literary context is deeply rooted in the sword and sorcery genre, with vivid descriptions and intense action sequences that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Howard masterfully weaves together elements of horror, fantasy, and adventure to create a truly immersive reading experience. Robert E. Howard, known for creating iconic characters like Conan the Barbarian, drew inspiration from his fascination with folklore, mythology, and the occult to write 'Witch from Hell's Kitchen.' Howard's own interest in supernatural themes and his talent for crafting compelling narratives shine through in this captivating novel, making it a must-read for fans of his work and enthusiasts of the genre. I highly recommend 'Witch from Hell's Kitchen' to readers who enjoy dark fantasy, thrilling adventures, and stories that explore the darker side of magic. Howard's masterful storytelling and unique blend of genres make this novel a standout work in the realm of speculative fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 22
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066445782
• Artikelnr.: 61609291

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.