Xeethra - Clark Ashton Smith audiobook

Join me for a full audiobook reading of Clark Ashton Smith’s "Xeethra," a richly atmospheric fantasy tale first published in Weird Tales (December 1934). Set within Smith’s evocative and decadent continent of Zothique, this haunting narrative explores themes of lost memories, ancient sorcery, and the irresistible allure of forgotten pasts.

In "Xeethra," a humble goatherd discovers himself inexplicably drawn into visions of a mysterious, lost city, memories that seem too vivid and too real to dismiss as mere dreams. As the visions deepen, reality and fantasy blur, revealing a profound and tragic truth tied to an ancient kingdom, an enigmatic woman, and dark sorceries that transcend time itself. Smith’s poetic prose carries listeners on a mesmerizing journey of melancholy wonder and eldritch discovery.

Filled with vivid imagery, melancholy nostalgia, and deep philosophical undertones, "Xeethra" is a perfect showcase of Clark Ashton Smith’s unique style—delivering dark fantasy that resonates deeply, long after the tale concludes. Fans of poetic storytelling, existential horror, and fantasy-rich narratives will find themselves utterly absorbed.

Author: Clark Ashton Smith
First Publication: Weird Tales, December 1934
Setting: Zothique cycle
Narration: Kristof Fruru
Art: Created with DALL-E

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