Shadows in the Moonlight

Return to the birthplace of modern heroic fantasy with the complete, unabridged text of Robert E. Howard's classic Conan adventure, presented here exactly as the author intended. When Conan the Cimmerian and the fugitive noblewoman Olivia wash ashore on a mysterious island, they discover moonlit ruins, a band of ruthless pirates, and an ancient horror that stirs beneath the sand. Every original word is preserved in this edition, accompanied by a new introduction that places the story in the context of Howard's life, the pulp era, and the enduring legacy of sword-and-sorcery, along with reader's notes illuminating the tale's themes, influences, and historical setting. Whether you are discovering Howard for the first time or returning to an old favorite, this volume offers an immersive journey into one of the most vivid imaginations in American letters. Part of The Founding Texts Library.