Robert E. Howard's Worms of the Earth

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Welcome back to Cthulhu Mythos October!!! I will once again be dedicating this month to stories from the Mythos. Let’s turn to two of the members of the Lovecraft Cadre of Writers, Robert W Howard, and his short story Worms of the Earth. This 1932 tale was published in the pulp magazine Weird Tales in this story our protagonist will fight against the Roman Empire as the leader of the Picts. He seeks vengeance against the Governor that has been nasty against his people. Wanna find out what happens here? Sure thing!

Have you read Worms of the Earth? Anything else by Robert E. Howard? What did you think of it? Did you agree with my video? Anything in the video or the story that you’d like to discuss? Sure; let’s chat about it!

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[stephensinclair]

Read this years ago. Its brilliant. Calls to mind Arthur Machens stories.

[burritoboy]

"Worms of the Earth" is one of Howard's very best stories.

Also, I envy you for owning a copy of Nameless Cults. Years ago I loaned my copy to a "friend" and never saw it again.

[metalpete]

Howard’s stories in general are fantastic, but there’s something about this one that stands out. It’s one of those that showcases his writing talents the most. He just absolutely nails the atmosphere on this one, which keeps you engaged and wanting to re-read the story. I think it’s also worth mentioning that Karl Edward Wagner wrote a brilliant Bran Mak Morn pastiche called “Legion from the Shadows” which serves as a sequel to this story. Definitely recommend that as well as Wagner’s Kane series for any fan of dark fantasy. Keep up the great content man, really enjoy it. Cheers!