| Author |
Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin), 1906-1936 |
| Illustrator |
St. John, J. Allen (James Allen), 1872-1957 |
| Title |
The fire of Asshurbanipal
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| Original Publication |
United States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1936.
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| Series Title |
Cthulhu Mythos Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Fire of Asshurbanipal" by Robert E. Howard is a posthumous weird tale, which likely reflects the author's work during the early 20th century. This short story revolves around an adventurous quest set in the mythic landscape of ancient Persia, involving treasure seekers caught in a web of danger, mystery, and supernatural elements. It blends adventure with horror, steeped in the richness of folklore and history regarding a fabled city and a cursed gem. The narrative follows two main characters, Steve Clarney and the Afghan warrior Yar Ali, as they venture into the desolate desert in search of the legendary "Fire of Asshurbanipal," a mysterious gem said to be guarded by a horrific evil. Their journey leads them to the lost city of Kara-Shehr, where they stumble upon a skeletal figure grasping the pulsating gem. However, as they attempt to claim the treasure, they awaken an ancient curse associated with the stone and the city. The story escalates into a gripping confrontation with both human foes and nightmarish supernatural forces, culminating in an unnerving revelation about the true nature of the gem and the beings that guard it. Howard’s storytelling is characterized by thrilling action and vivid imagery, leaving readers with a haunting sense of the supernatural that lingers long after the tale concludes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Horror tales
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Extinct cities -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Arabian Peninsula -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Treasure hunting -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71085 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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