OTIS ADELBERT KLINE Ultimate Collection: Science-Fantasy Classics, Sword & Sorcery Tales (eBook)

Otis Adelbert Kline, born July 3, 1891 in Chicago, Illinois, and having passed on October 24, 1946, was a notable figure in the field of speculative fiction during the early to mid-20th century. Known for his rip-roaring science-fantasy classics and enthralling sword and sorcery tales, Kline's work often drew comparisons to his contemporary, Edgar Rice Burroughs. Among his contributions to the genre, Kline penned a series of planetary adventure novels featuring interplanetary swashbucklers, such as those collected in the 'OTIS ADELBERT KLINE Ultimate Collection,' which showcases his imaginative storytelling and flair for high adventure. Kline's literary style combined rich world-building with pacy, action-driven plots, captivating his readers with an escapist blend of fantasy and adventure. His works have been admired for their creativity and were particularly influential in the development of the planetary romance subgenre. His fervid imagination and penchant for constructing elaborate extraterrestrial settings contributed substantially to the templates of space opera and contributed to the enduring legacy of vintage pulp science fiction.