Worms of the Earth

Robert Ervin Howard, an influential American pulp writer, is renowned for creating the iconic character Conan the Cimmerian. His diverse body of work spans fantasy, horror, and adventure genres, reflecting his voracious reading and literary influences like Jack London and Rudyard Kipling. Despite his talent, Howard struggled with severe depression throughout his life, leading to a complex relationship with the concept of suicide, which he viewed as a potential release from suffering rather than a tragedy. His legacy continues to resonate in pop culture today.