A Witch Shall Be Born: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Witch Shall Be Born is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin) (1906–1936).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Witch Shall Be Born" by Robert E. Howard is a sword and sorcery novella written in 1934. When an evil twin witch replaces the rightful queen of Khauran, Conan the Cimmerian refuses to serve the impostor and faces brutal crucifixion for his defiance. The story follows Conan's survival and quest for vengeance as the witch's reign plunges the city into terror and ruin. Featuring one of the most memorable scenes in the Conan series, this tale explores themes of duality, paranoia, and the eternal conflict between barbarism and civilization.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Witch Shall Be Born
- Author credits: Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin) (1906–1936)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Conan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Fantasy fiction, American
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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