Red Shadows
Experience the thrilling adventures of Solomon Kane, the puritan explorer, in Robert E. Howard's classic tale 'Red Shadows', now republished with a new introductory biography. Born in Texas in 1906, Howard was shaped by the violent myths of the Old South and began writing at 15. His first sale, 'Spear and Fang', was to Weird Tales magazine in 1924. Howard's legendary character, Conan the Cimmerian, spawned the 'sword and sorcery' genre with 17 stories between 1933 and 1936. Adapted into iconic films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Conan's legacy endures. 'Red Shadows' showcases Howard's mastery of dark fantasy and adventure, exploring the complexities of human nature through Kane's journeys. Discover the roots of the genre and the author who started it all.
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Red Shadows
Experience the thrilling adventures of Solomon Kane, the puritan explorer, in Robert E. Howard's classic tale 'Red Shadows', now republished with a new introductory biography. Born in Texas in 1906, Howard was shaped by the violent myths of the Old South and began writing at 15. His first sale, 'Spear and Fang', was to Weird Tales magazine in 1924. Howard's legendary character, Conan the Cimmerian, spawned the 'sword and sorcery' genre with 17 stories between 1933 and 1936. Adapted into iconic films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Conan's legacy endures. 'Red Shadows' showcases Howard's mastery of dark fantasy and adventure, exploring the complexities of human nature through Kane's journeys. Discover the roots of the genre and the author who started it all.
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| ISBN-13: | 9789390909995 |
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| Publisher: | Kalamos Literary Services Llp |
| Publication date: | 09/25/2024 |
| Pages: | 58 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.14(d) |
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