Robert E. Howard

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Ungekürzte Lesung. 104 Min.

Sprecher: Bowen, Mark

Beschreibung

The Gods of Bal-Sagoth is an adventure-fantasy story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1931. The tale follows Turlogh Dubh O'Brien, an Irish warrior and mercenary, who finds himself caught in a storm at sea and cast ashore on a mysterious, uncharted island. There, he encounters Athelstane, a Viking prince who leads him to the legendary lost city of Bal-Sagoth. The city, once ruled by an ancient, god-like race, is now in decline, its people divided and warring among themselves. Turlogh and Athelstane become embroiled in the city's violent political struggles as they seek to escape its treacherous rulers and fanatical high priests. The rulers of Bal-Sagoth worship ancient gods, who are said to have immense power over the city's fate. The story is rich with themes of forgotten civilizations, violent ambition, and supernatural forces. Howard's storytelling style is fast-paced, filled with vivid descriptions of the decaying city, brutal combat, and larger-than-life characters. The tale explores Howard's signature themes of barbarism versus civilization, and the looming presence of ancient, forgotten gods. The Gods of Bal-Sagoth is a thrilling mix of sword-and-sorcery adventure and dark fantasy.

Autor

Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American author of pulp fiction, who is best known for his character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre. Howard was born and raised in Texas, where the vast open spaces, history of the Southwest, and various historical texts at his disposal nurtured his imagination for narrative and adventure. He spent most of his life in the town of Cross Plains, with excursions to nearby Brownwood. A bookish and intellectual child, Howard was also passionate about boxing and history. His fiercely wrought tales of fantasy adventure emerged from an eclectic mix of influences, including his own personal ideology and a desire to escape into mythic landscapes of his creation. 'The Gods of Bal-Sagoth' is a shining example of Howard's storytelling prowess, wherein he blends adventure, fantasy, and historical elements. His work is characterized by a visceral and rhythmic prose that reveals a world where muscular heroes battle eldritch forces and malevolent creatures. Howard's contributions to the genre were marked by prolific writings before his untimely death at the age of thirty. Today, Robert E. Howard's literary legacy continues to influence modern fantasy, with a particular resonance in the form of comics, movies, and role-playing games. His work has been collected and republished extensively, continuing to captivate new generations of readers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
• Altersempfehlung: ab 16 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. September 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4099995800715
• Artikelnr.: 71760762