Robert Ervin Howard, a renowned American author, was born on January 22, 1906, and tragically passed away on June 11, 1936, at the tender age of thirty. He is famously recognized for crafting pulp fiction in a diverse array of genres, earning him the prestigious title of the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre.
Growing up in Texas, Howard spent most of his life in the quaint town of Cross Plains, with occasional visits to the nearby town of Brownwood. As a bookish and intellectually curious child, he was also drawn to the world of boxing and even spent time in his late teens building his physique through bodybuilding, eventually taking up amateur boxing.
From a young age, Howard had a vivid dream of becoming a writer of adventure fiction, a passion that remained with him until his untimely demise. Despite not achieving real success until the age of twenty-three, Howard's writing career flourished, with his works published in a wide range of magazines, journals, and newspapers. His proficiency in multiple subgenres is a testament to his remarkable talent.
Tragically, Howard's life was cut short when he took his own life at the age of thirty. However, his literary legacy continued to grow, and his greatest success occurred posthumously.
