The Voice of El-Lil
The Voice of El-Lil is a collection of stories by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The stories are set in the fictional world of El-Lil, a world of ancient gods, monsters, and magic. The stories follow the adventures of the hero, El-Lil, as he battles against the forces of evil. El-Lil is a powerful sorcerer, and his magical powers are put to the test as he faces off against monsters, demons, and gods. Along the way, El-Lil must also contend with the machinations of his enemies, who seek to use his powers for their own ends. The stories are filled with action, adventure, and suspense, as El-Lil battles against the forces of darkness. The stories also explore themes of loyalty, friendship, and courage, as El-Lil and his allies strive to protect the world of El-Lil from destruction.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mythology · 9,970 words
First lines
_Maskat, like many another port, is a haven for the drifters of many nations who bring their tribal customs and peculiarities with them. Turk rubs shoulders with Greek and Arab squabbles with Hindoo. The tongues of half the Orient resound in the loud smelly bazaar. Therefore it did not seem particularly incongruous to hear, as I leaned on a bar tended by a smirking Eurasian, the musical notes of a Chinese gong sound clearly through the lazy hum of native traffic. There was certainly nothing so startling in those mellow tones that the big Englishman next me should start and swear and spill his whisky-and-soda on my sleeve._
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mythology, Horror, Romance
- Length: 9,970 words
- Structure: 1 section, 279 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Voice of El-Lil is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, set in a mythical world of gods and monsters.
- Adventure — The novel follows the adventures of the protagonist, El-Lil, as he battles monsters and gods in his quest to save his people.
- Mythology — The Voice of El-Lil is heavily steeped in mythology, with references to gods and monsters from various mythologies.
- Horror — The novel contains elements of horror, as El-Lil must confront and battle monsters and gods in his quest.
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fantasy · adventure · mythology · sword and sorcery · ancient civilizations · heroic · magic · action · dark themes · Robert E. Howard · short story · supernatural