Almuric by Robert E. Howard (1928)

Name: Almuric
Author: Robert E. Howard

The novel follows Esau Cairn, a former soldier and adventurer, who is transported to the planet Almuric, a world of savage beasts and alien races. Cairn is tasked with leading a group of Earthmen in a mission to colonize the planet and bring civilization to its inhabitants. Cairn soon discovers that Almuric is a world of danger and mystery, and he must battle against the forces of evil that threaten to destroy the planet. Along the way, he meets strange creatures, powerful sorcerers, and a beautiful princess who may hold the key to Almuric's salvation. Almuric is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It is a classic of the genre and a must-read for fans of Robert E. Howard.

By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Science Fiction · 13 chapters · 46,211 words

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It was not my original intention ever to divulge the whereabouts of Esau Cairn, or the mystery surrounding him. My change of mind was brought about by Cairn himself, who retained a perhaps natural and human desire to give his strange story to the world which had disowned him and whose members can now never reach him. What he wishes to tell is his affair. One phase of my part of the transaction I refuse to divulge; I will not make public the means by which I transported Esau Cairn from his native Earth to a planet in a solar system undreamed of by even the wildest astronomical theorists. Nor will I divulge by what means I later achieved communication with him, and heard his story from his own lips, whispering ghostily across the cosmos.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert E. Howard
Date: 1928 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror
Length: 46,211 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 1,438 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fantasy — Almuric is a fantasy novel set on a distant planet, featuring a hero who must battle monsters and magical forces to save the planet from destruction.
Adventure — The novel follows the hero's journey as he embarks on a quest to save the planet from destruction, encountering many obstacles and thrilling adventures along the way.
Science Fiction — The novel is set on a distant planet and features advanced technology and futuristic elements, making it a science fiction novel.
Horror — The novel features monsters and supernatural forces, making it a horror novel as well.