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Clark Ashton Smith
Clark Ashton Smith (1893–1961) was an American writer, poet, and artist, best known for his contributions to the genres of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. A key figure in the Weird Tales circle alongside H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, Smith was renowned for his rich, ornate prose and imaginative world-building.
Born in Auburn, California, Smith was largely self-educated and displayed a prodigious talent for poetry and fiction from a young age. His early works were heavily influenced by 19th-century poets like Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Baudelaire. In the 1920s and 1930s, he became a prolific writer for pulp magazines, crafting tales set in exotic, fictional realms such as Zothique, Hyperborea, and Averoigne.
Smith’s writing often featured cosmic horror, decadent themes, and darkly poetic imagery, making his style unique among his peers. Though he eventually drifted away from fiction writing, he remained an active poet and artist until his death in 1961. Today, he is regarded as a foundational figure in weird fiction and speculative fantasy.
Stories by Clark Ashton Smith
Fantasy: The Last Incantation
"The Last Incantation" by Clark Ashton Smith follows a powerful sorcerer who, longing for lost love, casts a spell to revive the past—only to face bitter truth.
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