PDF Books in Fantasy Fiction
Sylvie and Bruno
by Lewis CarrollSylvie and Bruno, first published in 1889, and its second volume Sylvie and Bruno Concluded published in 1893, form the last novel by Lewis Carroll published during his lifetime. Both volumes were illustrated by Harry Furniss. The novel has two main plots: one set in the real world at the time the book was published (the Victorian era), the other i..
The Nursery "Alice"
by Lewis CarrollThe Nursery "Alice" is a shortened version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, adapted by the author himself for children "from nought to five". It includes 20 of John Tenniel's illustrations from the original book, redrawn, enlarged, coloured – and, in some cases, revised – by Tenniel himself. The book was published by Macm..
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
by Lewis CarrollSylvie and Bruno, first published in 1889, and its second volume Sylvie and Bruno Concluded published in 1893, form the last novel by Lewis Carroll published during his lifetime. Both volumes were illustrated by Harry Furniss. The novel has two main plots: one set in the real world at the time the book was published (the Victorian era), the other i..
The Hour of the Dragon
by Robert E. HowardThe Hour of the Dragon is a fantasy fiction work written by Robert E. Howard which has been published in the Weird Tales Magazine. Excerpts from the book.The other three drew in their breath sharply, and the dark, powerful man who stood at the head of the sarcophagus whispered: 'The Heart of Ahriman!' The other lifted a quick hand for silence. Some..
The Hyborian Age
by Robert E. HowardThe Hyborian Age is a fantasy fiction story with historical resemblance written by Robert E. Howard for the Weird Tales magazine. Excerpts from the book.In the western part of the Continent, changing conditions created strange forms of plant and animal life. Thick jungles covered the plains, great rivers cut their roads to the sea, wild mounta..
Beyond the Black River
by Robert E. HowardBeyond the Black River is part of the Conan character series of novels written by Robert E. Howard for the Weird Tales Magazine. Excerpts from the story below.Crouching behind a thick stem, his sword quivering in his fingers, he saw the bushes part, and a tall figure stepped leisurely into the trail. The traveler stared in surprise. The strang..
Queen of the Black Coast
by Robert E. HowardWritten for the Weird Tales Magazine by Robert E. Howard, Queen of the Black Coast features the authors fictitious hero Conan. Excerpts from the novel below.The Argus was a small sturdy ship, typical of those trading-craft which ply between the ports of Zingara and Argos and the southern coasts, hugging the shoreline and seldom venturing far into t..
Gods of the North
by Robert E. HowardGods of the North is a science fiction short story written by Robert E. Howard, published by Fantastic Universe Science Fiction Magazine. Excerpts from the story below. Amra was leaping forward, arms spread to seize her, when with a crack like the breaking of an ice mountain, the whole skies leaped into icy fire. The girl's ivory body was..