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The People of the Black Circle

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The People of the Black Circle is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard. Key subjects include Conan.

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About The People of the Black Circle

"The People of the Black Circle" by Robert E. Howard is a novella published in three parts in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Set in a mythical prehistoric India, the story follows Conan as he kidnaps Princess Yasmina while battling the sinister Black Seers of Yimsha who plot world conquest. This tale of sorcery, political intrigue, and forbidden attraction is considered a classic of Conan lore, praised for its epic scope, Hindustan flavor, and deeper exploration of magic beyond typical sword-and-sorcery conventions.
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  • Fantasy fiction, American
  • Conan

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Who wrote The People of the Black Circle?

The People of the Black Circle was written by Robert E. Howard.

What genre is The People of the Black Circle?

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

Is The People of the Black Circle 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 The People of the Black Circle?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 49 min.

What books are similar to The People of the Black Circle?

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

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