She Devil by Robert E. Howard (1928)
She Devil is a collection of stories by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The stories in this collection are all set in the fictional world of Hyboria, and feature a variety of characters, including the titular She Devil, a mysterious and powerful woman who is said to have been born of a demon. The stories in this collection follow She Devil as she travels across Hyboria, encountering various creatures and people, and using her powers to help those in need. Along the way, she faces off against powerful enemies, including a powerful wizard, a giant serpent, and a powerful demon. She also meets allies, including a group of nomads, a powerful warrior, and a mysterious wizard. The stories in this collection are full of action, adventure, and mystery, and are sure to please fans of Robert E. Howard's work.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 5,922 words
First lines
Outside, where dawn was just dispelling the fog-wisps from the South Pacific waters, the sea was calm, but a typhoon was raging in the cabin of the Saucy Wench. Most of the thunder was supplied by Captain Harrigan--vociferous oratory, charged with brimstone and sulphur, punctuated with resounding bangs of a hairy fist on the table across which he was bellowing damnation and destruction at Raquel O'Shane, who screamed back at him. Between them they were making so much noise they did not hear the sudden shouting that burst forth on deck.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Horror
- Length: 5,922 words
- Structure: 1 section, 207 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book follows the story of a female protagonist who is a powerful sorceress, and is set in a world of magic and supernatural creatures.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as she embarks on a quest to save her kingdom from an evil force.
- Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a prince and the two must overcome obstacles to be together.
- Horror — The book contains elements of horror, such as dark magic and supernatural creatures, which create a sense of dread and suspense.
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