Haggard (the Allan Quartermain series, starting in 1885), and the Baroness Orczy ( The Scarlet Pimpernel, 1905), which in turn drew upon the recently translated Arabian Nights (Sir Richard Burton, 1885) and Gothic to include the pretense of supernatural elements. Sword and sorcery drew, as a genre, from the adventure stories that preceded it, such as those by Alexander Dumas (starting in 1838), H.R. Our first stop is the land of adventure fiction, the birthplace of Jirel’s grandparents. Jirel, arrogant, beautiful, and skilled, has a wide background in defeating demons while looking impeccable, and will be assuming the leadership position as we traverse the mysteries of Joiry and the evolution of sword and sorcery. Fans of eldritch horror and sinister gods.will find much to enjoy here."-Alan Brown, Tor.Today we shall gird our swords and prepare our spells as we journey through vengeful and vindictively verdant forests effused with purple passions under the tutelage of the most seductive, skilled, and practically perfect leader of the land of Joiry, none other than Jirel herself.
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The stories are engaging and well written, and the central character, who is headstrong and passionate, is more than compelling.
Includes "Black God's Kiss," "Black God's Shadow," "Jirel Meets Magic," "The Dark Land," and "Hellsgarde." "One of the best authors of her era. Originally published in the magazine Weird Tales, Moore's fantastic tales of warriors, gods, and magic are defined by a fierce, romantic vision that helped define the genre, earning her the title of Grand Master for lifetime achievement by the World Fantasy Convention. Moore's place among legendary authors of sword and sorcery like Robert E.
Jirel of Joiry collects the classic tales of blood and vengeance that secured C.L. Her legendary debut, Black God's Kiss, begins as her castle, Joiry, is overrun by invaders, but knowing that this is one battle she cannot fight, she summons her courage and cunning and descends into the castle's hidden reaches, where she crosses through a doorway into Hell itself.
With her red hair flowing, her yellow eyes glinting like embers, and her face streaked with blood, Jirel is strong, fearless, and driven by honor. Moore, one of the pioneering women writers of speculative fiction, and the appearance of fantasy's landmark female hero: Jirel of Joiry. For fans of Red Sonja and Xena the Warrior Princess, a collection of five fantasy stories starring a mighty and powerful female warrior.
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