The Shadow Kingdom

Viac o knihe

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.