9788028337797 - The Solomon Kane Collection: Sword and Sorcery Tales of the Tudor-period Adventurer, Wandering across Europe and Africa di Howard, Robert E. (4 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. The Solomon Kane Collection | Sword and Sorcery Tales of the Tudor-period Adventurer, Wandering across Europe and Africa | Robert E. Howard | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028337797 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Solomon Kane Collection gathers Robert E. Howard's brooding tales of a wandering Puritan swordsman who pursues evil across Europe and Africa with relentless moral intensity. Combining historical adventure, Gothic horror, and early sword-and-sorcery, these stories move in a stark, incantatory prose style shaped by pulp magazine urgency and archaic biblical resonance. Kane's world is one of haunted ruins, sorcery, imperial violence, and spiritual trial, placing the collection within the vibrant interwar tradition of Weird Tales while anticipating later dark fantasy. Robert E. Howard, the Texas-born creator of Conan the Barbarian, was fascinated by frontier violence, lost civilizations, and the clash between barbarism and decadence. His own sense of isolation, his voracious reading of history, and his attraction to stern codes of personal honor all inform Kane's character. Unlike Conan, Kane is driven not by appetite but by conscience, making him one of Howard's most morally austere and psychologically compelling creations. This collection is highly recommended to readers interested in the origins of modern fantasy, supernatural adventure, and pulp literature at its most intense. It offers not only gripping storytelling but also a revealing portrait of Howard's evolving imagination. 128 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In 'The Solomon Kane Collection,' Robert E. Howard introduces readers to the brooding character of Solomon Kane, a 16th-century Puritan wandering the globe in search of justice against evil. This collection unravels Kane's adventures filled with vivid imagery and a rich narrative style that combines elements of horror, fantasy, and sword and sorcery, reflective of the burgeoning pulp fiction movement of the early 20th century. Howard's prose is both poetic and visceral, expertly conveying the atmosphere of supernatural dread and moral conflict that pervades the tales. Through these stories, Howard explores themes of vengeance, existential struggle, and the clash between civilization and chaos, placing Kane in various exotic locales that amplify his internal battle between faith and fury. Robert E. Howard, an influential figure in the world of fantasy literature, crafted his tales during the Great Depression, a time of profound social and economic turmoil. Howard's experiences in Texas, coupled with his passion for history and adventure, strongly influenced his portrayal of heroic characters. The ruggedness of his upbringing and his fascination with the darker aspects of human nature led to the creation of Solomon Kane, whose stoic resolve and relentless pursuit of righteousness resonate with Howard's own philosophies on good and evil. This collection is a must-read for aficionados of early fantasy and horror literature, as well as those interested in the complex evolution of genre fiction. Howard's distinct narrative style and the richly woven themes in 'The Solomon Kane Collection' offer a compelling examination of the human condition, making it a vital contribution to the literary canon that will engage readers seeking both adventure and introspection. 128 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'The Solomon Kane Collection,' Robert E. Howard introduces readers to the brooding character of Solomon Kane, a 16th-century Puritan wandering the globe in search of justice against evil. This collection unravels Kane's adventures filled with vivid imagery and a rich narrative style that combines elements of horror, fantasy, and sword and sorcery, reflective of the burgeoning pulp fiction movement of the early 20th century. Howard's prose is both poetic and visceral, expertly conveying the atmosphere of supernatural dread and moral conflict that pervades the tales. Through these stories, Howard explores themes of vengeance, existential struggle, and the clash between civilization and chaos, placing Kane in various exotic locales that amplify his internal battle between faith and fury. Robert E. Howard, an influential figure in the world of fantasy literature, crafted his tales during the Great Depression, a time of profound social and economic turmoil. Howard's experiences in Texas, coupled with his passion for history and adventure, strongly influenced his portrayal of heroic characters. The ruggedness of his upbringing and his fascination with the darker aspects of human nature led to the creation of Solomon Kane, whose stoic resolve and relentless pursuit of righteousness resonate with Howard's own philosophies on good and evil. This collection is a must-read for aficionados of early fantasy and horror literature, as well as those interested in the complex evolution of genre fiction. Howard's distinct narrative style and the richly woven themes in 'The Solomon Kane Collection' offer a compelling examination of the human condition, making it a vital contribution to the literary canon that will engage readers seeking both adventure and introspection.