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A Witch Shall Be Born

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A Witch Shall Be Born is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard. Readers will find themes of Conan.

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About A Witch Shall Be Born

"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.
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  • Fantasy fiction, American
  • Conan

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Who wrote A Witch Shall Be Born?

A Witch Shall Be Born was written by Robert E. Howard.

What genre is A Witch Shall Be Born?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is A Witch Shall Be Born free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of A Witch Shall Be Born?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 05 min.

What books are similar to A Witch Shall Be Born?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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