Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American pulp writer of fantasy, horror, historical adventure, boxing, western, and detective fiction. He is well known for having created the character Conan the Cimmerian, a literary icon whose pop-culture imprint can be compared to such icons as Tarzan of the Apes, Sherlock Holmes, and James Bond. Voracious reading, along with a natural talent for prose writing and the encouragement of teachers, conspired to create in Howard an interest in becoming a professional writer. One by one he discovered the authors that would influence his later work: Jack London and Rudyard Kipling.
Robert E. Howard
Robert E. Howard was an American author best known for creating the character Conan the Barbarian. His writing style was characterized by vivid descriptions, fast-paced action, and a focus on themes of adventure and heroism. Howard's contributions to literature include popularizing the sword and sorcery genre.