Clifford Nankivell Ball, who published under the name Clifford Ball, was an American fantasy writer active in the early twentieth century. Born in January 1908, Ball is historically recognized as one of the earliest authors to write within the sword and sorcery subgenre of fantasy following the death of its pioneer, Robert E. Howard.
Though his career was brief, ending with his death in January 1947, Ball's work represents a key transitional phase in early heroic fantasy. His efforts helped establish the post-Howard tradition, contributing to the development of the subgenre during its formative years.
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