The Shadow Kingdom

The life of Robert Ervin Howard, an influential American pulp writer, is marked by his creation of iconic characters like Conan the Cimmerian. His literary journey was shaped by a passion for reading and the mentorship of teachers, alongside the works of authors such as Jack London and Rudyard Kipling. Despite his talent, Howard struggled with severe depression from a young age, leading to a complex relationship with life and death, as reflected in his writings and the memories of those close to him.