Content levels
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Jewels of Gwahlur is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard. Set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, it concerns several parties, including Conan, fighting over and hunting for the eponymous treasure in Hyborian Africa. The tale was first published in the March, 1935 issue of Weird Tales. Howard's original title for the story was "The Servants of Bit-Yakin".
Is Jewels of Gwahlur appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic pulp adventure with sword-fighting violence typical of 1930s adventure fiction. Contains action violence and potentially some period-typical racial stereotypes in the depiction of fictional African cultures.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy classic adventure tales with treasure hunts and larger-than-life heroes will find this an exciting quick read.