The House of Arabu
The House of Arabu is a thrilling adventure novel by Robert E. Howard, set in the Middle East during the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of an American adventurer, John Gordon, as he travels to the Middle East in search of a mysterious and powerful artifact known as the House of Arabu. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful princess, a mysterious Bedouin, and a powerful sheik. As he travels, he discovers the secrets of the House of Arabu and the truth behind its power. The novel is filled with action, suspense, and romance, as John Gordon battles against the forces of evil in order to protect the House of Arabu and its secrets. In the end, he must make a difficult decision that will determine the fate of the House of Arabu and the people who inhabit it.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 8,950 words
First lines
To the house whence no one issues, To the road from whence there is no return, To the house whose inhabitants are deprived of light, The place where dust is their nourishment, their food clay, They have no light, dwelling in dense darkness, And they are clothed, like birds, in a garment of feathers, Where, over gate and bolt, dust is scattered. --Babylonian legend of Ishtar
-"Has he seen a night-spirit, is he listening to the whispers of them who dwell in darkness?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Action/Thriller
- Length: 8,950 words
- Structure: 1 section, 196 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The House of Arabu is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring a world of magic and adventure.
- Adventure — The House of Arabu follows the adventures of its protagonist, a young man named Arabu, as he embarks on a quest to save his kingdom.
- Romance — The House of Arabu features a romantic subplot between Arabu and his love interest, a princess named Ishtar.
- Historical Fiction — The House of Arabu is set in a fictionalized version of ancient Mesopotamia, and draws heavily on the region's history and culture.
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The Witch from Hell's Kitchen · argive · black · blood · body · chamber · city · darkness · dead · dust · enlil · eyes