Hawks of Outremer
Hawks of Outremer is a collection of stories by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The stories are set in the Middle Ages, in the region known as Outremer, which is the area of the Holy Land during the Crusades. The stories follow the adventures of a group of adventurers, led by the mysterious Hawk, as they battle against the forces of evil. The stories are filled with action, adventure, and romance, as the heroes battle against the forces of the Saracens, the Templars, and the Assassins. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures, magical artifacts, and powerful enemies. The stories in the collection include "The Hawk of Outremer", "The Shadow of the Vulture", "The Lion of Tiberias", "The Sowers of the Thunder", "The Blood of Belshazzar", and "The Song of the Brazen Horn".
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 4 chapters · 11,305 words
First lines
-"Halt!" The bearded man-at-arms swung his pike about, growling like a surly mastiff. It paid to be wary on the road to Antioch. The stars blinked redly through the thick night and their light was not sufficient for the fellow to make out what sort of man it was who loomed so gigantically before him.
An iron-clad hand shot out suddenly and closed on the soldier's mailed shoulder in a grasp that numbed his whole arm. From beneath the helmet the guardsman saw the blaze of ferocious blue eyes that seemed lambent, even in the dark.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance, Action/Thriller
- Length: 11,305 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 378 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book is set in the fictional world of Outremer, populated by mythical creatures and characters with supernatural powers.
- Adventure — The story follows the adventures of the protagonist, a young man who embarks on a quest to save his kingdom from an evil sorcerer.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a medieval-like world and draws heavily from the history and culture of the Middle East.
- Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a beautiful princess and must overcome obstacles to be with her.
Tags
historical fiction · fantasy · adventure · knights · crusades · Middle Ages · action · sword fighting · heroism · betrayal · political intrigue · exotic locations
Contents
- Chapter 1: A Man Returns
- Chapter 2: The Cast of an Ax
- Chapter 3: The Road to El Ghor
- Chapter 4: The Faith of Cormac