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The Complete Chronicles Of Conan
''The Complete Chronicles of Conan: Centenary Edition'' is a collection of fantasy short stories written by Robert E. Howard featuring his sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The book was published in 2006 by Gollancz and is an omnibus of their earlier collections '' The Conan Chronicles, Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle'' and '' The Conan Chronicles, Volume 2: The Hour of the Dragon'', though the stories are rearranged. The collection is edited by Stephen Jones and was issued to celebrate the centenary of Howard's birth. Most of the stories originally appeared in the magazines ''The Phantagraph'', ''Weird Tales'', ''Super-Science Fiction'', ''Magazine of Horror'', ''Fantasy Fiction'', ''Fantasy Magazine'' and ''The Howard Collector''. Contents * "The Hyborian Age" * " Cimmeria" * "The Phoenix on the Sword" * "The Scarlet Citadel" * "The Tower of the Elephant" * "Black Colossus" * "The Slithering Shadow" * "The Pool of the Black One" * "Rogues in the House" * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert E
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and '' berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phoenix On The Sword
"The Phoenix on the Sword" is one of the original short stories about Conan the Cimmerian written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in '' Weird Tales'' magazine in December 1932. The tale, in which Howard created the character of Conan, was a rewrite of the unpublished Kull story "By This Axe I Rule!", with long passages being identical. The Conan version of the story was republished in the collections ''King Conan'' ( Gnome Press, 1953) and ''Conan the Usurper'' ( Lancer Books, 1967). It has most recently been republished in the collections '' The Conan Chronicles Volume 2: The Hour of the Dragon'' (Gollancz, 2001) and '' Conan of Cimmeria: Volume One (1932-1933)'' ( Del Rey, 2003). It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and details Conan foiling a plot to unseat him as king of Aquilonia. Plot summary A middle-aged Conan of Cimmeria tries to govern the turbulent kingdom of Aquilonia. Conan has recently seized the crown from King Numedides after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond The Black River
"Beyond the Black River" is one of the original short stories about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in '' Weird Tales'' magazine, v. 25, nos. 5-6, May-June 1935. The story was republished in the collections ''King Conan'' ( Gnome Press, 1953) and '' Conan the Warrior'' ( Lancer Books, 1967). It has more recently been published in the anthology '' The Mighty Swordsmen'' ( Lancer Books, 1970), and the collections '' The Conan Chronicles Volume 2: The Hour of the Dragon'' (Gollancz, 2001) and '' Conan of Cimmeria: Volume Three (1935-1936)'' ( Del Rey, 2005). It's set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan's battle against a savage tribe of Picts in the unsettled lands beyond the infamous Black River. Plot overview The story takes place in Conajohara, a newly established Aquilonian province recently annexed by King Numedides from the Picts. Balthus, a young settler on his way to Fort Tuscelan at the Black River, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jewels Of Gwahlur
"Jewels of Gwahlur" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard. Set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, it concerns several parties, including Conan, fighting over and hunting for the eponymous treasure in Hyborian Africa. The tale was first published in the March, 1935 issue of '' Weird Tales''. Howard's original title for the story was "The Servants of Bit-Yakin". Plot summary Robert E. Howard set his story in Hyborian Africa. The ''Teeth of Gwahlur'' are legendary jewels, kept within the ancient city of Alkmeenon, in the country of Keshan "which in itself was considered mythical by many northern and western nations". Conan, following rumors of this treasure, journeys into Keshan and offers his services in training the local army against their rival, Punt. However, Thutmekri, a Stygian thief with similar intentions, and his Shemitish partner, Zargheba, also arriv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The People Of The Black Circle
"The People of the Black Circle" is one of the original novellas about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in '' Weird Tales'' magazine in three parts over the September, October and November 1934 issues. Howard earned $250 for the publication of this story. It's set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan kidnapping an exotic princess from Vendhya (prehistoric India), while foiling a nefarious plot of world conquest by the Black Seers of Yimsha. Due to its epic scope and atypical Hindustan flavor, the story is considered an undisputed classic of Conan lore and is often cited by Howard scholars as one of his best tales. It is also one of the few Howard stories where the reader is treated a deeper insight on magic and magicians beyond the stereotypical Hyborian depiction as demon conjurer-illusionist-priests. Plot summary This Conan story is set in mythical Hyborian versions of India, Pakistan, and Afghani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil In Iron
"The Devil in Iron" is one of the original stories by Robert E. Howard about Conan the Cimmerian, first published in ''Weird Tales'' in August 1934. Howard earned $115 for the publication of this story. The plot concerns the resurrection of a mythical demon, the theft of a sacred dagger, and an unrelated trap that lures Conan to the island fortress roamed by the demon. The story's plot loopholes and borrowed elements from "Iron Shadows in the Moon" lead some Howard scholars to call this story the weakest of the early Conan tales.Patrice Louinet. ''Hyborian Genesis: Part 1'', page 452, ''The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian''; 2003, Del Rey. Plot summary The actions of a greedy fisherman awaken an ancient demon, Khosatral Khel, on the remote island of Xapur. Khel resurrects his fortress which once dominated the island, including its cyclopean walls, gigantic pythons, and undead citizens. Meanwhile, an evil governor from Turan, Jehungir Agha, tricks Conan into pursuing Princess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Of The Black Coast
"Queen of the Black Coast" is one of the original short stories about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in ''Weird Tales'' magazine c. May 1934. During the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, Conan becomes a notorious pirate plundering the coastal villages of Kush alongside Bêlit, a head-strong femme fatale. Due to its epic scope and atypical romance, the story is an undisputed classic of Conan lore and is often cited by Howard scholars as one of his most famous tales. Howard earned $115 selling this story to ''Weird Tales'', and it is now in the public domain. Plot summary In an Argos port, Conan demands passage aboard a sail barge, the ''Argus'', which is casting off for southern waters to trade beads, silks, sugar, and brass-hilted swords to the black kings of Kush. The captain objects to his demand to travel without paying for the passage, and Conan threatens him and the crew. The captain agrees to let Conan stay on boar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Shadows In The Moon
"Shadows in the Moonlight" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in '' Weird Tales'' magazine in April 1934. Howard originally named his story "Iron Shadows in the Moon". It's set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan escaping to a remote island in the Vilayet Sea where he encounters the Red Brotherhood, a skulking creature, and mysterious iron statues. The story was republished in the collections '' Conan the Barbarian'' ( Gnome Press, 1954) and '' Conan the Freebooter'' ( Lancer Books, 1968). It has more recently been published in the collections '' The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle'' (Gollancz, 2000) and '' Conan of Cimmeria: Volume One (1932-1933)'' (Del Rey, 2003). Plot summary Olivia, having fled from her captivity in the city of Akif, is finally cornered near a marsh on the edge of the Vilaye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogues In The House
"Rogues in the House" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in ''Weird Tales'' magazine in January 1934. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan inadvertently becoming involved in the struggle between two powerful men fighting for control of a city-state. It was the seventh Conan story Howard had published. It features a fight between Conan and an intelligent ape-like hominid. Plot summary The story begins in an unnamed city-state between Zamora and Corinthia during a power struggle between two powerful leaders: Murilo, an aristocrat, and Nabonidus the "Red Priest", a clergyman with a strong power base. After he is delivered a threat by Nabonidus (the ear of a corrupt secretary that worked with Murilo), Murilo learns of Conan's reputation as a mercenary and turns to him for help. Prior to the story's beginning, Conan ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pool Of The Black One
"The Pool of the Black One" is one of the original short stories starring the sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard. It's set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, and concerns Conan becoming the captain of a pirate vessel while encountering a remote island with a mysterious pool which has the power of transmutation. First published in ''Weird Tales'' in October 1933, the story was republished in the collections ''The Sword of Conan'' (Gnome Press, 1952) and '' Conan the Adventurer'' (Lancer Books, 1966). It has more recently been published in the collections '' The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle'' (2000) and '' Conan of Cimmeria: Volume One (1932-1933)'' (Del Rey, 2003). Plot summary "The Pool of the Black One", which appeared in ''Weird Tales'' magazine a month after "The Slithering Shadow", is a pirate-themed adventure story and occurs in the Western Sea of the Hyborian Age. The story begins with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Slithering Shadow
"The Slithering Shadow" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in the September 1933 issue of ''Weird Tales'' magazine. "The Slithering Shadow" is the original title, but the story is also known as "Xuthal of the Dusk" in further publications. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, and concerns Conan discovering a lost city in a remote desert while encountering a Lovecraftian demon known as Thog. The story was republished in the collections '' The Sword of Conan'' (Gnome Press, 1952) and '' Conan the Adventurer'' (Lancer Books, 1966). It has more recently been published in the collections '' The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle'' (Gollancz, 2000) as "The Slithering Shadow" and in '' Conan of Cimmeria: Volume One (1932-1933)'' (Wandering Star, 2002) and ''The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian'' (Del Rey, 2003) as "Xuthal of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
