The Fire of Asshurbanipal
The Fire of Asshurbanipal is a collection of stories by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The stories are set in the ancient Near East and feature a variety of characters, including kings, warriors, priests, and sorcerers. The stories in the collection include "The Fire of Asshurbanipal," "The Tower of the Elephant," "The Hall of the Dead," "The People of the Black Circle," "The Devil in Iron," "The Pool of the Black One," "The Frost-Giant's Daughter," "The God in the Bowl," "The Black Stranger," "The Vale of Lost Women," and "The Scarlet Citadel." The stories explore themes of heroism, loyalty, and the clash between good and evil. They feature a variety of supernatural elements, including gods, demons, and monsters. The stories are filled with action and adventure, and they showcase Howard's vivid imagination and storytelling skills.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 9,365 words
First lines
YAR Am squinted carefully down the blue barrel of his Lee-Enfield, called devoutly on Allah and sent a bullet through the brain of a flying rider.
"Allaho akbar!"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Horror
- Length: 9,365 words
- Structure: 1 section, 287 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Fire of Asshurbanipal is a fantasy novel set in a mythical world of ancient civilizations, gods, and monsters.
- Adventure — The novel follows the protagonist on a thrilling adventure as he battles monsters and gods in search of a powerful artifact.
- Historical Fiction — The Fire of Asshurbanipal is set in a mythical version of ancient Mesopotamia, and draws heavily on historical elements from the region.
- Horror — The novel contains elements of horror, such as the presence of monsters and supernatural forces, as well as dark and suspenseful scenes.
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historical fiction · fantasy · adventure · ancient history · Assyrian Empire · sword and sorcery · epic · mythology · war · heroism · Robert E. Howard · action