The Fantasy Fan, Volume 1, Number 12, August 1934 : The Fan's Own Magazine

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Hornig, Charles D., 1916-1999

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Fantasy Fan, Volume 1, Number 12, August 1934" by Various is a collection of writings in the genre of weird fiction and fantasy, published during the early 20th century. This issue completes the first year of the magazine and features a compilation of stories, poetry, and articles by well-known authors like H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and Robert E. Howard. The magazine caters to fans of fantasy literature, providing them with unique narratives and insights into the world of weird fiction. The content of this particular issue includes a noteworthy story titled "The Fall of the Three Cities" by R. H. Barlow, which follows the narrative of a sorcerer named Volnar and his quest for revenge on the cities that rejected him. The issue is also enriched with reader letters, reviews, and columns discussing various aspects of the fantasy genre, showcasing readers' opinions and suggestions for the magazine's future. The standout articles delve into supernatural themes, while poems and stories reflect the eerie charm typical of the genre, ultimately creating a vibrant tapestry of fantasy literature that speaks to the imaginations of its readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_Fan

Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-03-24