| Author |
Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin), 1906-1936 |
| Illustrator |
Rankin, Hugh, 1878-1956 |
| Title |
Red shadows
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| Original Publication |
United States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1928.
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| Series Title |
Solomon Kane
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Red Shadows" by Robert E. Howard is a collection of pulp fiction short stories, written in the early 20th century during the advent of the genre. The book features Solomon Kane, an Englishman and an adventurer who embarks on a quest for vengeance and justice in various exotic and dangerous locales. The stories encapsulate themes of brutality, morality, and the supernatural, all set against dark and captivating backdrops reminiscent of classic adventure tales. The narrative follows Solomon Kane as he confronts various villains, particularly Le Loup, a cruel bandit leader who causes terror and death in the regions he plunders. The plot unfolds with intense action as Kane pursues Le Loup after the villain's men commit heinous acts against innocent people, culminating in a violent confrontation. The tension heightens as Kane navigates through treacherous jungles and encounters the supernatural, including resurrection and powerful ju-ju magic. Each story in this collection captures the dark, brooding mood characteristic of Howard's writing, emphasizing Kane's relentless pursuit of justice and the moral complexities of the world he inhabits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Revenge -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Puritans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kane, Solomon (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70570 |
| Release Date |
Apr 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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