The Tomb's Secret

The life and works of Robert Ervin Howard, an influential American pulp writer, highlight his creation of the iconic character Conan the Cimmerian, whose impact rivals that of other literary heroes. Howard's passion for writing was fueled by his extensive reading and supportive teachers, leading him to be influenced by authors like Jack London and Rudyard Kipling. Despite his literary success, he battled severe depression from a young age, with friends recalling his views on suicide as a release rather than a tragedy.