Essays
The Robert E. Howard Reader
Steve Tompkins, S. T. Joshi, Poul Anderson, Leo Grin, Fritz Leiber, L. Sprague De Camp, Howard Waldrop, Darrell Schweitzer, Robert E. Howard, George H. Scithers
2010·212 pages
A collection of essays analyzing Robert E. Howard's influential fantasy works, exploring his style and legacy.
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A collection of essays analyzing Robert E. Howard's influential fantasy works, exploring his style and legacy.
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This anthology presents a wide range of analysis, criticism, and opinion about one of the most influential fantasy authors of the twentieth century, with contributions by such well-known writers and critics as: Poul Anderson, Fritz Leiber, George H. Scithers, L. Sprague de Camp, S. T. Joshi, Howard Waldrop, Steve Tompkins, Darrell Schweitzer, Leo Grin, Robert Weinberg, Mark Hall, Charles Hoffman, Don D'Ammassa, Robert M. Price, Gary Romeo, and Scott Connors. A "must buy" for every fan of Robert ...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of violence in Howard's works during analysis.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Minor discussion of occult themes in Howard's fantasy stories.
Occult / demonology
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Occult elements present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Light analysis of cultural themes like barbarism vs. civilization.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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