Beyond the Black River

Robert Ervin Howard, an influential American pulp writer, is renowned for creating Conan the Cimmerian, a character that has become a pop-culture icon alongside figures like Tarzan and Sherlock Holmes. His diverse writing spans fantasy, horror, and adventure, reflecting his voracious reading and natural talent for prose. Influenced by authors such as Jack London and Rudyard Kipling, Howard's journey to becoming a professional writer was shaped by both his literary inspirations and supportive teachers.