Fantasy
Conan the Barbarian
1982·181 pages
Conan the Barbarian battles through a primordial world of wizards and warriors in epic, bloody adventures.
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Conan the Barbarian battles through a primordial world of wizards and warriors in epic, bloody adventures.
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This is one of the reasons I like reading introductions to the books because I can learn something about the authors and the book itself, no matter how short the book (or the introduction) is. Robert Howard, the creator of Conan, was an odd character, and his stories can be considered pre-Tolkien fantasy. However, most of his stories either remained unpublished or in note form, and those that had been published had been consigned to the realm of science-fiction magazines. The one day Sprague de
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Sexual content
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Implied sexual encounters and romantic subplots with various women.
Violence & gore
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Frequent combat with graphic violence, dismemberment, and death.
Profanity
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Occasional mild oaths in archaic style.
Substance use
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Characters frequently drink ale and wine in taverns.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present.
Religious content
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Various gods, cults, and rituals play roles in plots.
Magic & witchcraft
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Sorcery, spells, and magical creatures are central elements.
Occult / demonology
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Fantasy demons and dark magic appear as story elements.
Political content
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Explores themes of civilization versus barbarism.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Scenes of slavery, captivity, and violent oppression.
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