The Riot at Cougar Paw, and The Road to Bear Creek

Robert Ervin Howard, an influential American pulp writer, is best known for creating the iconic character Conan the Cimmerian. His diverse body of work spans genres such as fantasy, horror, and adventure, drawing inspiration from authors like Jack London and Rudyard Kipling. Despite his literary success, Howard struggled with severe depression from a young age, viewing suicide as a potential escape from his suffering. His complex personality and experiences deeply informed his writing, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world.