Book description
The barbarian's blade sings its ancient song once more in this masterfully assembled collection that cuts deeper than mere adventure tales. Howard's Conan emerges not as the cartoon brute of popular imagination, but as something far more primal and terrifying-a force of nature wrapped in human flesh, wielding steel and fury with equal precision.
These aren't stories so much as they are blood-soaked visions carved from the darkest corners of human experience. Each tale carries the weight of forgotten ages, where sorcery whispers from shadowed temples and ancient evils stir beneath crumbling ruins. Howard's prose possesses a savage poetry that transforms brutal combat into something approaching art, while never losing sight of the raw, animal desperation that drives his characters forward.
The inclusion of Howard's original manuscripts and notes reveals the meticulous craftsmanship behind these seemingly effortless tales of barbaric might. "Red Nails" alone would cement any writer's legacy, yet here it stands among equally powerful companions. The man-eaters of Zamboula, the servants of dark gods, the relentless march of Conan's conquering sword-all bear the unmistakable mark of a writer who understood that true horror lies not in monsters, but in the recognition of our own capacity for savagery.
Greg Manchess's illustrations don't merely accompany these stories; they breathe visual life into Howard's nightmarish visions. This isn't fantasy as escapism, but fantasy as confrontation-with our past, our darkness, our inevitable return to the primitive truths that civilization barely conceals. Howard's Conan doesn't just swing a sword; he cleaves through the thin veneer of civilization itself, revealing the eternal struggle between order and chaos that defines human existence.
For those who believe they know Conan, this collection offers something far more disturbing and authentic. For those encountering the Cimmerian for the first time, prepare to discover why his legend has endured beyond mere pulp fiction into something approaching myth.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
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Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience