Black Canaan by Robert E. Howard

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Author Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin), 1906-1936
Illustrator De Lay, H. S. (Harold Saylor), 1876-1950
Title Black Canaan
Original Publication United States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1936.
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Canaan
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Black Canaan" by Robert E. Howard is a short story written in the early 20th century that blends elements of horror fiction and Southern Gothic. The narrative unfolds in a mysterious Southern swamp filled with voodoo practices originating from Africa, centering around the life of a man named Kirby Buckner. The story explores themes of race, magic, and the potent forces of fear and heritage that grip a secluded community on the cusp of chaos. The plot follows Kirby Buckner as he returns to his homeland of Canaan, having been warned about potential trouble in the area. As tensions mount between the white settlers and the local black population, led by the enigmatic voodoo priest Saul Stark, Buckner finds himself drawn into a web of dark magic and violence. The arrival of a seductive quadroon girl, who is connected to Stark's sinister plans, complicates Buckner's situation even further. He is compelled by her allure and the powers of enchantment surrounding him, leading to a tense climax where he must confront the realities of fear, magic, and betrayal in their rawest forms. In essence, "Black Canaan" is a chilling examination of the intersection between supernatural forces and human frailty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Horror tales
Subject Louisiana -- Fiction
Subject Race relations -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71168
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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