Wolfshead by Robert E. Howard (1934)
The story revolves around a young nobleman who becomes embroiled in a struggle for power and survival in medieval England. He is forced to navigate the complexities of court politics while also confronting his own dark past and the secrets that threaten to destroy him. The narrative explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1934 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Adventure · 10,142 words
First lines
Fear? Your pardon, Messieurs, but the meaning of fear you do not know. No, I hold to my statement. You are soldiers, adventurers. You have known the charges of regiments of dragoons, the frenzy of wind-lashed seas. But fear, real hair-raising, horror-crawling fear, you have not known. I myself have known such fear; but until the legions of darkness swirl from hell's gate and the world flames to ruin, will never such fear again be known to men.
Hark, I will tell you the tale; for it was many years ago and half across the world; and none of you will ever see the man of whom I tell you, or seeing, know.
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Wolfshead is listed on Textopian as a play by Robert E. Howard, dated 1934 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Adventure, Gothic Fiction, Thriller
- Length: 10,142 words
- Structure: 1 section, 256 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Horror — The narrative explores themes of fear, the supernatural, and the presence of a malevolent force, central to the horror genre.
- Fantasy — Elements of magic, werewolves, and mythical creatures are integral to the plot, characteristic of fantasy literature.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a perilous journey filled with action, danger, and exploration, typical of adventure stories.
- Gothic Fiction — The setting includes a dark castle, themes of isolation, and psychological terror, aligning with gothic conventions.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Medieval · Historical Fiction · Action · Romance · Swashbuckling · Sword and Sorcery · Epic Quest · Chivalry · Knighthood · Tournament