The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard
The Dream Snake is a collection of stories by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The stories in this collection are set in the Hyborian Age, a mythical time in Howard's world. The stories in this collection follow the adventures of Conan and his companions as they battle monsters, sorcerers, and other foes. The stories are filled with action, adventure, and suspense. The Dream Snake also includes stories about other characters in Howard's world, such as Kull, Bran Mak Morn, and Solomon Kane. These stories explore the darker side of Howard's world, with tales of horror, the supernatural, and the occult. The Dream Snake is a must-read for fans of Robert E. Howard and his works. It is a collection of stories that will keep readers entertained and enthralled.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 2,746 words
First lines
The night was strangely still. As we sat upon the wide veranda, gazing out over the broad, shadowy lawns, the silence of the hour entered our spirits and for a long while no one spoke.
Then far across the dim mountains that fringed the eastern skyline, a faint haze began to glow, and presently a great golden moon came up, making a ghostly radiance over the land and etching boldly the dark clumps of shadows that were trees. A light breeze came whispering out of the east, and the unmowed grass swayed before it in long, sinuous waves, dimly visible in the moonlight; and from among the group upon the veranda there came a swift gasp, a sharp intake of breath that caused us all to turn and gaze.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 2,746 words
- Structure: 1 section, 73 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Dream Snake is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring a dream-like world filled with mythical creatures and magical powers.
- Adventure — The Dream Snake follows the adventures of a young man as he embarks on a quest to save his kingdom from a powerful enemy.
- Romance — The Dream Snake features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a mysterious woman he meets on his journey.
- Mystery — The Dream Snake contains elements of mystery as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious dream snake.
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fantasy · adventure · sword and sorcery · mythology · heroic · magic · creatures · ancient · survival · conflict · exploration · legend