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The Best of Robert E. Howard Volume 1: Volume 1: The Shadow Kingdom

This anthology compiles notable works by foundational pulp author Robert E. Howard. Anchored by the titular story, the book introduces readers to King Kull, a warrior from Atlantis who rules the ancient nation of Valusia and faces hidden conspiracies. The collection encompasses various other adventurous tales, fragments, and poems that highlight Howard's recurring themes of ancient civilizations, dark magic, and brutal combat, demonstrating his enduring influence on the fantasy genre. more

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Robert E. Howard
Robert E. Howard

Robert E. Howard was an American author known for his fantasy and adventure novels. His works are renowned for their imaginative stories and unique characters, with the most famous being the Conan the Barbarian series. Howard's brief life produced a vast amount of short stories, which had a profound impact on the development of fantasy literature. more

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“There comes, even to kings, the time of great weariness. Then the gold of the throne is brass, the silk of the palace becomes drab. The gems in the diadem and upon the fingers of the women sparkle drearily like the ice of white seas; the speech of men is as the empty rattle of a jester's bell and the feel comes of things unreal; even the sun is copper in the sky and the breath of the green ocean is no longer fresh.”