Robert E. Howard

Wolfshead (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Gritty Adventure and Redemption in Barbaric Civilizations

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Wolfshead' by Robert E. Howard, readers are immersed in a world of gritty adventure, where the protagonist seeks revenge and redemption amidst a backdrop of barbaric civilizations. Howard's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, frenetic action scenes, and nuanced character development. Set within the context of the sword and sorcery genre, 'Wolfshead' stands out for its exploration of themes such as heroism, honor, and the struggle between good and evil. The narrative takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with twists and turns, culminating in a climactic showdown that will leave them on the edge of their seats. Howard's masterful storytelling keeps readers engaged from start to finish, making 'Wolfshead' a must-read for fans of adventure fiction and fantasy literature. Robert E. Howard's own experiences with adversity and his fascination with history and mythology provide insight into the motivations behind 'Wolfshead'. His unique perspective and personal struggles undoubtedly influenced the creation of the dynamic characters and intricate plot twists found within the pages of the book. I highly recommend 'Wolfshead' to anyone looking for a gripping tale of heroism, vengeance, and the eternal battle between light and darkness.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 21
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338077677
• Artikelnr.: 64078114

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.