Name: The Horror Stories of Robert E. Howard
SKU: 67265911
Price: 638.00 ZAR
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Author: Robert E. Howard
ISBN: 9786316724090

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Robert E. Howard

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Signal

Synopsis "The Horror Stories of Robert E. Howard"

Dark, visceral, and steeped in primal terror, «The Horror Stories of Robert E. Howard» unveils a lesser-known yet electrifying side of the legendary creator of Conan the Barbarian. In these tales, Howard swaps heroic fantasy for shadowy landscapes where ancient evils stir, forbidden knowledge corrupts, and the line between man and monster blurs with terrifying ease.
From cursed artifacts to lurking supernatural entities, each story resonates with tension and raw intensity, driven by Howard’s unmistakable narrative force. His horror is not merely supernatural—it is physical, immediate, and relentless, immersing the reader in a world where danger feels overwhelmingly real.
Perfect for fans of classic weird fiction and cosmic terror, this collection reveals Howard’s mastery of atmosphere and suspense. «The Horror Stories of Robert E. Howard» is an essential volume for those who crave bold, uncompromising horror that grips from the first page and refuses to let go.

Robert E. Howard

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Robert Ervin Howard (Peaster, Texas, 1906 – Cross Plains, Texas, 1936) was an American writer whose influence on fantasy literature is profound and lasting. From a young age, he showed a great passion for history and reading, which led him to start writing stories at fifteen and to sell his first text at eighteen. He is widely recognized as one of the creators of the sword and sorcery subgenre, especially for his iconic character Conan the Barbarian, who debuted in 1932 and became a cultural symbol. Additionally, he created other memorable characters like Kull of Atlantis and Solomon Kane, who also transcended literature to reach cinema and comics. His life was marked by his mother's illness and family instability, which influenced his reserved nature and his work. He maintained a close friendship with H. P. Lovecraft, with whom he shared ideas about civilization and barbarism. Despite his success in Weird Tales magazine and his prolific output of over three hundred stories, he faced economic and personal difficulties, culminating in his suicide at thirty, following his mother's death.

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