Part of the Conan The Barbarian series

Conan Of Cimmeria

Name: Conan Of Cimmeria
Author: Howard, Robert E.

by Howard, Robert E.

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About this book

A 1969 collection of eight Conan tales, edited by L. Sprague de Camp, who also wrote the introduction: "The Curse of the Monolith", "The Blood-Stained God", "The Frost Giant's Daughter", "The Lair of the Ice Worm", "Queen of the Black Coast", "The Vale of Lost Women", "The Castle of Terror" and "The Snout in the Dark".

Several of them are by Robert E. Howard, completed or edited by de Camp and Lin Carter, and they follow the barbarian from the north through his years as a thief, a pirate and a mercenary in the Hyborian Age.

About the author

Howard, Robert E.

Robert E. Howard was an American author known for his works in the pulp fiction and fantasy genres. He was born in Texas in 1906 and passed away in 1936.Howard's most notable works include the "Conan the Barbarian" series, which follows the adventures of a fierce warrior in a world of magic and monsters, and the "Solomon Kane" series, which follows the adventures of a Puritan avenger who fights against evil in various forms.Howard's writing is known for its action-packed storytelling, vivid descriptions, and exploration of themes such as heroism, honor, and the nature of evil. He is often credited with creating the "sword and sorcery" subgenre of fantasy, and his works have had a lasting influence on popular culture.In addition to his writing, Howard was also known for his correspondence with other writers, including H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith. He continues to be recognized as an important and influential figure in the pulp fiction and fantasy genres.

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