E Howard RobertRobert E. Howard (1906-1936) was an American writer best known as the creator of Conan the Cimmerian, one of the most enduring heroes in fantasy literature. Writing primarily for pulp magazines such as Weird Tales, Howard helped define the sword-and-orcery genre with stories combining fierce action, exotic settings, and dark supernatural forces.Although his life was brief, Howard produced a remarkable body of work that continues to shape modern fantasy, influencing writers, filmmakers, and game designers for generations. His Conan stories remain among the most widely read and celebrated works of heroic fantasy. Read More Read Less