The Lion of Tiberias

Robert Ervin Howard, an influential American pulp writer, is celebrated for creating the iconic character Conan the Cimmerian, whose impact rivals that of Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, and James Bond. His journey into professional writing was fueled by his voracious reading and the support of his teachers. Influenced by authors like Jack London and Rudyard Kipling, Howard explored various genres, including fantasy, horror, and adventure, leaving a lasting legacy in the literary world from 1906 to 1936.