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Fantastical Tales - The Ultimate Collection of Sword & Sorcery Action-Adventures, Time Travel & Mythical Worlds
Journey Through Mythical Realms and Epic AdventuresBy Robert E. Howard
Length68h 58m
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In "Fantastical Tales - The Ultimate Collection of Sword & Sorcery Action-Adventures, Time Travel & Mythical Worlds," Robert E. Howard masterfully weaves a tapestry of vibrant landscapes populated by fierce warriors, ancient deities, and otherworldly creatures. His prose is both evocative and thrilling, capturing the reader's imagination with fluid, energetic narratives that have established the sword and sorcery genre as a hallmark of speculative fiction. This collection spans various themes, from epic battles and heroic quests to complex explorations of time and mythology, showcasing Howard's ability to merge rich storytelling with intricate world-building, thus reflecting the broader literary context of early 20th-century pulp fiction. Robert E. Howard, a pioneering figure in American genre literature, was known for creating iconic characters like Conan the Barbarian. Growing up in the rural Southwest, Howard drew inspiration from both his personal experiences and an extensive reading habit that encompassed mythology, history, and classical literature. His tumultuous life and fervent imagination propelled him to explore themes of heroism, adventure, and the human condition, embracing the primal instincts that resonate throughout his works. This collection is essential for readers who enjoy gripping tales that challenge the boundaries of reality and fantasy. Whether you are a seasoned fan of sword and sorcery or a newcomer to Howard's oeuvre, "Fantastical Tales" provides a compelling journey through the exhilarating realms of adventure and myth, making it a must-read for anyone intrigued by the power of storytelling.
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GenreFantasy
Length68 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 14, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
95II. — THE BLACK WIND BLOWS
2Cimmeria - A Poem
96III. — THE CLIFFS REEL
3The Hyborian Age
97IV. — "FROM WHAT HELL HAVE YOU CRAWLED?"
4The Frost Giant's Daughter (Gods of the North)
98V. — THE HAUNTER OF THE PITS
5The God in the Bowl
99VI. — THE THRUST OF A KNIFE
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6CHAPTER I
100VII. — THE RENDING OF THE VEIL
7CHAPTER II
101VIII. — DYING EMBERS
8CHAPTER III
102IX. — "IT IS THE KING OR HIS GHOST!"
9CHAPTER I
103X. — A COIN FROM ACHERON
10CHAPTER II
104XI. — SWORDS OF THE SOUTH
11CHAPTER III
105XII. — THE FANG OF THE DRAGON
12CHAPTER I
106XIII. — "A GHOST OUT OF THE PAST"
13CHAPTER II
107XIV. — THE BLACK HAND OF SET
14CHAPTER III
108XV. — THE RETURN OF THE CORSAIR
15CHAPTER IV
109XVI. — BLACK-WALLED KHEMI
16CHAPTER I
110XVII. — "HE HAS SLAIN THE SACRED SON OF SET!"
17CHAPTER II
111XVIII. — "I AM THE WOMAN WHO NEVER DIED"
18CHAPTER III
112XIX. — IN THE HALL OF THE DEAD
19CHAPTER IV
113XX. — OUT OF THE DUST SHALL ACHERON ARISE
20I. — CONAN JOINS THE PIRATES
114XXI. — DRUMS OF PERIL
21II. — THE BLACK LOTUS
115XXII. — THE ROAD TO ACHERON
22III. — THE HORROR IN THE JUNGLE
116The King and the Oak
23IV. — THE ATTACK FROM THE AIR
1171. A KING COMES RIDING
24V. — THE FUNERAL PYRE
1182. THUS SPAKE THE SILENT HALLS OF VALUSIA
25CHAPTER I
1193. THEY THAT WALK THE NIGHT
26CHAPTER II
1204. MASKS
27CHAPTER III
121The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune
28I. — THE BLOOD-RED CRESCENT
122CHAPTER I
29II. — THE TREE OF DEATH
123CHAPTER II
30III. — A LETTER TO NEMEDIA
124CHAPTER III
31IV. — WOLVES OF THE DESERT
125I. — THE COMING OF SOLOMON
32V. — THE VOICE FROM THE CRYSTAL
126II. — THE LAIR OF THE WOLF
33VI. — THE VULTURE'S WINGS
127III. — THE CHANT OF THE DRUMS
34CHAPTER I
128IV. — THE BLACK GOD
35CHAPTER II
129V. — THE END OF THE RED TRAIL
36CHAPTER III
130Skulls In The Stars
37CHAPTER IV
131Rattle Of Bones
38CHAPTER V
132I. — A MAN COMES SEEKING
39CHAPTER VI
133II. — THE PEOPLE OF THE STALKING DEATH
40I. — DEATH STRIKES A KING
134III. — LILITH
41II. — A BARBARIAN FROM THE HILLS
135IV. — DREAMS OF EMPIRE
42III. — KHEMSA USES MAGIC
136V. — "FOR A THOUSAND YEARS—"
43IV. — AN ENCOUNTER IN THE PASS
137VI. — THE SHATTERING OF THE SKULL
44V. — THE BLACK STALLION
138VII. — THE FAITH OF SOLOMON
45VI. — THE MOUNTAIN OF THE BLACK SEERS
139I. — VOODOO
46VII. — ON TO YIMSHA
140II. — RED EYES
47VIII. — YASMINA KNOWS STARK TERROR
141III. — DREAM MAGIC
48IX. — THE CASTLE OF THE WIZARDS
142IV. — THE SILENT CITY
49X. — YASMINA AND CONAN
143V. — PALAVER SET!
50I. — A DRUM BEGINS
144The Footfalls Within
51II. — THE NIGHT SKULKERS
145I. — THE HORROR ON THE STAKE
52III. — BLACK HANDS GRIPPING
146II. — THE BATTLE IN THE SKY
53IV. — DANCE, GIRL, DANCE!
147III. — THE PEOPLE IN THE SHADOW
54CHAPTER I
148IV. — THE MADNESS OF SOLOMON
55CHAPTER II
149V. — THE CONQUEROR
56CHAPTER III
150Solomon Kane's Homecoming — A Poem
57I. — CONAN LOSES HIS AX
151CHAPTER 1
58II. — THE WIZARD OF GWAWELA
152CHAPTER 2
59III. — THE CRAWLERS IN THE DARK
153CHAPTER 3
60IV. — THE BEASTS OF ZOGAR SAG
154CHAPTER 1
61V. — THE CHILDREN OF JHEBBAL SAG
155CHAPTER 2
62VI. — RED AXES OF THE BORDER
156CHAPTER 3
63VII. — THE DEVIL IN THE FIRE
157CHAPTER 4
64VIII. — CONAJOHARA NO MORE
158CHAPTER 5
65I. — THE PAINTED MEN
159CHAPTER 6
66II. — MEN FROM THE SEA
160The Children Of The Night
67III. — THE COMING OF THE BLACK MAN
161The Dark Man
68IV. — A BLACK DRUM DRONING
1621. STEEL IN THE STORM
69V. — A MAN FROM THE WILDERNESS
1632. GODS FROM THE ABYSS
70VI. — THE PLUNDER OF THE DEAD
1643. THE FALL OF THE GODS
71VIII. — MEN OF THE WOODS
1654. EMPIRE
72VIII. — A PIRATE RETURNS TO THE SEA
166The Valley Of The Worm
73I. — THE SKULL ON THE CRAG
167The Garden Of Fear
74II. — BY THE BLAZE OF THE FIRE JEWELS
168FOREWORD
75III. — THE PEOPLE OF THE FEUD
169CHAPTER 1
76IV. — SCENT OF BLACK LOTUS
170CHAPTER 2
77V. — TWENTY RED NAILS
171CHAPTER 3
78VI. — THE EYES OF TASCELA
172CHAPTER 4
79VII. — HE COMES FROM THE DARK
173CHAPTER 5
80I. — PATHS OF INTRIGUE
174CHAPTER 6
81II. — A GODDESS AWAKENS
175CHAPTER 7
82III. — THE RETURN OF THE ORACLE
176CHAPTER 8
83IV. — THE TEETH OF GWAHLUR
177CHAPTER 9
84CHAPTER I
178CHAPTER 10
85CHAPTER II
179CHAPTER 11
86CHAPTER III
180CHAPTER 12
87CHAPTER IV
181People of the Dark
88CHAPTER V
1821. CALL FROM CANAAN
89CHAPTER I
1832. THE STRANGER ON TULAROOSA
90CHAPTER II
1843. SHADOWS OVER CANAAN
91CHAPTER III
1854. THE DWELLERS IN THE SWAMP
92CHAPTER IV
186Spear and Fang
93CHAPTER V
187The Voice of El-Lil
94I. — O SLEEPER, AWAKE!
188Witch from Hell's Kitchen
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