Robert E. Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. He began writing stories at a young age and continued to do so throughout his life. ¹⁾

Howard created the character of Conan the Barbarian in 1932 when he was just 26 years old. The character first appeared in a story called “The Phoenix on the Sword.” ²⁾

Conan was inspired by a combination of historical figures, such as Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun, as well as fictional characters like Tarzan. ³⁾

Howard wrote more than 20 stories featuring Conan the Barbarian. These stories were published in various pulp magazines in the 1930s. ⁴⁾

Howard also created other characters and worlds, such as the sailor Steve Costigan and the Western hero Breckinridge Elkins. ⁵⁾

Howard struggled with depression throughout his life, and in 1936 he took his own life at the age of 30. ⁶⁾

Despite his short life, Howard is considered one of the most influential writers of pulp fiction. ⁷⁾

Conan the Barbarian has been adapted into numerous movies, TV shows, and comic books. ⁸⁾

The first Conan movie, released in 1982, starred Arnold Schwarzenegger in the title role. ⁹⁾

Howard was a contemporary and friend of other famous pulp writers, such as H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith. ¹⁰⁾

Howard's writing style was characterized by its fast-paced action, vivid descriptions, and strong characters. ¹¹⁾

In addition to pulp fiction, Howard also wrote poetry and non-fiction, including articles on Texas history. ¹²⁾

Howard was an avid reader of history and often incorporated historical details and events into his stories. ¹³⁾

Howard's work has influenced many writers who followed him, including J.R.R. Tolkien, George R.R. Martin, and Steven Pressfield. ¹⁴⁾

Howard's legacy continues to be celebrated by fans around the world, who gather at conventions and online communities to discuss his work and its impact on popular culture. ¹⁵⁾