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Otis Adelbert Kline

    Tento autor je známý svým působením v pulpové éře a na redakčním štábu časopisu Weird Tales. Jeho díla, často zasazená na exotické planety jako Venuše a Mars, se vyznačují dobrodružným stylem a občasným soupeřením s jinými autory. Kline se proslavil svými příběhy, které odrážely dobrodružství v džungli a vesmírné výpravy, čímž inspiroval a byl inspirován svými současníky. Později se věnoval kariéře literárního agenta, kde zastupoval významné autory své doby.

    The Swordsman of Mars
    The Bride of Osiris
    The Outlaws of Mars
    The Thing of a Thousand Shapes and Other Tales from the Pulps
    Jan of the Jungle
    Fantasy Reader 9: The Flower Women
    • Jan of the Jungle

      • 222 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      A young boy, raised in captivity and trained as a killer by the sinister Dr. Bracken, believes his mother is a chimpanzee. After a shipwreck in Venezuela, he escapes into the jungle with Chicma the chimp and encounters a world of dinosaurs and primitive beings. His transformation begins when he meets the beautiful Ramona, leading him to embrace civilization and become Jan of the Jungle. This adventure echoes the themes of survival and identity, reminiscent of classic tales like Tarzan, and showcases Otis Adelbert Kline's flair for planetary romance.

      Jan of the Jungle
    • Featuring classic pulp tales from the 1920s, this collection includes "The Dragoman's Secret" and "The Dragoman's Confession," both rich in exotic themes and adventure, alongside "The Thing of a Thousand Shapes," which delves into the supernatural. Kline's storytelling combines elements of mystery and fantasy, transporting readers to vibrant and imaginative worlds. These stories showcase the author's distinctive style and his ability to weave intricate plots filled with intrigue and suspense.

      The Thing of a Thousand Shapes and Other Tales from the Pulps
    • The Outlaws of Mars

      • 124 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      Set on Mars, the story follows Jerry Morgan, a man seeking a fresh start after feeling lost on Earth. His new beginning takes an unexpected turn when he mistakenly kills a Martian he perceives as a threat to a princess, only to discover it was her beloved pet. This misstep sets the stage for a series of adventures and challenges as Jerry navigates his new life in an alien world, blending elements of humor and miscommunication in his quest for redemption and belonging.

      The Outlaws of Mars
    • The Bride of Osiris

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      In an underground city beneath Chicago, Doris Lee is kidnapped to marry Mezzar Haskin, who rules as Osiris. Her friends, Alan Buell and Dan Rafferty, embark on a rescue mission but are captured and brought before Osiris for trial. While Rafferty becomes an electrician, Buell faces a dire fate as he is selected to impersonate Osiris N during the Festival of Re, where he is to be executed. The story intertwines themes of bravery, deception, and the struggle for freedom in a fantastical setting.

      The Bride of Osiris
    • GALAXY Magazine called Kline "the only serious competitor of Edgar Rice Burroughs." If you have ever enjoyed Burroughs' Martian novels, don't miss THE SWORDSMAN OF MARS!

      The Swordsman of Mars
    • Jan des Dschungels

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      • 436 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      Die Geschichte folgt dem sechzehnjährigen Jan, der unter der Kontrolle des exzentrischen Dr. Bracken und seiner Schimpansen-Pflegemutter Chicma aufwächst. Jan ist Teil eines wahnhaften Racheplans, doch kurz vor der Ausführung gelingt ihm die Flucht in den Dschungel. Dort trifft er auf mythische Kreaturen und kämpft um sein Überleben. Gleichzeitig sucht er nach seinen wahren Wurzeln und dem Kontakt zu seinen biologischen Eltern. Der Roman verbindet Abenteuer mit der Suche nach Identität und Herkunft in einer fantastischen Welt.

      Jan des Dschungels