Beyond the Black River

Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was a seminal figure in the genre of sword and sorcery fiction, noted for his vigorous prose, his vividly depicted settings, and his creation of the enduring character Conan the Barbarian. Howard was born and raised in Texas, where the rugged landscape and regional history imbued him with a strong sense of place that profoundly influenced his writing. Throughout his...