The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune
Tuzun Thune is a powerful wizard who lives in a mysterious tower in the middle of a vast desert. He is feared by all who know of him, and his tower is said to be filled with strange and powerful artifacts. When a young man named Turlogh Dubh O'Brien hears of Tuzun Thune's power, he sets out to find the wizard and learn his secrets. Along the way, he meets a strange cast of characters, including a beautiful princess, a mysterious hermit, and a powerful witch. Turlogh eventually reaches the tower and discovers that Tuzun Thune is not what he expected. The wizard is actually a kindly old man who has been cursed with immortality. He reveals to Turlogh that the tower is filled with magical mirrors that can show the past, present, and future. Turlogh uses the mirrors to learn the secrets of Tuzun Thune's past and to gain insight into his own future. He also discovers that the wizard is in possession of a powerful artifact that could be used to save the world from destruction. With the help of his newfound allies, Turlogh must battle the forces of evil and save the world from destruction. Along the way, he will discover the truth about Tuzun Thune and the power of the mirrors.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 3,395 words
First lines
-"A wild, weird clime that lieth sublime Out of Space, out of Time." -POE.
There comes, even to kings, the time of great weariness. Then the gold of the throne is brass, the silk of the palace becomes drab. The gems in the diadem sparkle drearily like the ice of the white seas; the speech of men is as the empty rattle of a jester's bell and the feel comes of things unreal; even the sun is copper in the sky, and the breath of the green ocean is no longer fresh.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Horror
- Length: 3,395 words
- Structure: 1 section, 70 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring a world of magic and mythical creatures.
- Adventure — The novel follows the adventures of the protagonist, Tuzun Thune, as he embarks on a quest to save his kingdom from an evil sorcerer.
- Romance — The novel also features a romantic subplot between Tuzun Thune and a princess, adding a layer of romance to the story.
- Horror — The novel contains elements of horror, as Tuzun Thune must confront the dark forces of the sorcerer and his minions.
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fantasy · sword and sorcery · adventure · mythology · magic · heroic · dark fantasy · pulp fiction · Robert E. Howard · world-building · supernatural · action