The Hour of the Dragon

Name: The Hour of the Dragon
Author: Robert E. Howard

The Hour of the Dragon is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. It is the only full-length Conan novel ever written by Howard. The story follows Conan, a barbarian warrior, as he attempts to reclaim his throne as king of Aquilonia. He is opposed by the evil sorcerer Xaltotun, who has been resurrected from the dead and is determined to take the throne for himself. Conan must battle Xaltotun's magical powers and the armies of his allies in order to reclaim his kingdom. Along the way, he encounters a variety of allies and enemies, including a beautiful princess, a powerful wizard, and a mysterious cult. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and suspense as Conan fights to reclaim his throne and save his kingdom from the forces of evil. It is a classic example of Howard's unique style of fantasy writing, and is sure to delight fans of the genre.

By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Sword and Sorcery · 22 chapters · 72,860 words

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THE LONG TAPERS flickered, sending the black shadows wavering along the walls, and the velvet tapestries rippled. Yet there was no wind in the chamber. Four men stood about the ebony table on which lay the green sarcophagus that gleamed like carven jade. In the upraised right hand of each man a curious black candle burned with a weird greenish light. Outside was night and a lost wind moaning among the black trees.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert E. Howard
Date: 1928 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Sword and Sorcery, Historical Fiction
Length: 72,860 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 2,412 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fantasy — The Hour of the Dragon is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, set in the fictional world of Conan the Barbarian. It features magical creatures, mythical lands, and heroic battles.
Adventure — The Hour of the Dragon follows the adventures of Conan as he battles against an evil sorcerer and his minions in order to save the kingdom of Aquilonia.
Sword and Sorcery — The Hour of the Dragon is a classic example of the Sword and Sorcery genre, featuring a hero with superhuman strength and skill who battles against evil forces with the help of magical weapons and allies.
Historical Fiction — The Hour of the Dragon is set in a fictional version of the Hyborian Age, a period of history inspired by the works of Robert E. Howard and other authors of the time.