About the Author

Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 -- June 11, 1936) was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He is probably best known for his character, Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre.

Reviews

"Howard's writing seems so highly charged that it nearly gives off sparks." -- Stephen King