Robert E. Howard (1906–1936) was an American writer best known for pioneering the sword and sorcery subgenre of fantasy. His most famous creation, Conan the Barbarian, became a cornerstone of heroic fantasy, influencing countless books, comics, and films. Howard was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, contributing to magazines such as Weird Tales, where he introduced characters like Solomon Kane, Kull the Conqueror, and Bran Mak Morn.

A Few Fun Facts:

▪ Howard was close friends with H.P. Lovecraft, and their letters influenced each other’s writing styles.
▪ He wrote more than 300 stories in his short life, excelling in horror, fantasy, and adventure fiction.
▪ Tragically, he died by suicide at the age of 30 after his mother fell into a coma.