by Robert E. Howard
About this book
Gods of the North by Robert E. Howard throws listeners headfirst into a savage, wind-whipped world where myth and muscle collide. Howard’s vivid prose follows a youthful Conan of Cimmeria as he crosses the frozen reaches of Nordheim, encounters the golden-haired Aesir, and faces forces that blur the line between god and monster.
Steeped in the pulps of the 1930s, this fantasy tale captures the raw energy that established Howard as the father of sword-and-sorcery. Themes of fate, ambition, and the clash between barbarism and civilization run beneath furious battle scenes and icy atmosphere, while Norse-inspired imagery and a lean, propulsive narrative keep the pace relentless. Howard’s spare, evocative style makes the harsh landscape itself a character, and the story’s placement early in Conan’s chronology gives listeners a glimpse of the future legend in formative motion—without giving away key surprises.
Ideal for fans of classic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery, and fast-paced adventure, this audiobook will appeal to listeners who love mythic settings, muscular storytelling, and atmospheric narration that transports you to a colder, more perilous age.
