Though it is a short story, "The Frost-Giant's Daughter" nonetheless weaves a detailed web of haunting beauty and brutal warfare that rivals many of Robert E. Howard's longer yarns. Over the years, Conan's fierce battle with the fiery, red-haired ice-giants has been portrayed with many different approaches. Here, Sanjulian expertly conveys the magnitude of Conan's fierceness, and the conflict is heightened with the use of an unexpected and complex composition.
