Auteur: Rowland Wright

Robert Ervin Howard (1906–1936) was a seminal figure in the genre of sword and sorcery, best known for creating the character Conan the Barbarian. Hailing from the small town of Cross Plains, Texas, Howard”s intense and brooding literary style helped to carve a distinct path in early 20th-century pulp fiction. His stories often blended elements of fantasy, horror, and history, creating enthralling and violent narratives which captivated readers. Howard”s work often features muscled protagonists confronting supernatural threats in savage landscapes, a theme he masterfully depicted in his “Supernatural Western Novels, ” where the wild west becomes the stage for unearthly encounters and dark adventures. Despite a tragically short career, ending with his death at the age of thirty, Howard”s influence is immeasurable. He left behind a considerable body of work which continued to grow posthumously due to the efforts of publishers and literary executors. His legacy endures through numerous adaptations in film, television, and comic books, and his storytelling techniques and thematic focus continue to inspire generations of writers and artists within the realm of fantastic fiction. Howard”s contributions to genre fiction are recognized as foundational, cementing him as an iconic figure whose works continue to enthrall and inspire.