Title: “Books in Order: A Deep Dive into the Literary Journey of Robert E. Howard”
“An Encounter with Robert E. Howard”
Discover the captivating world of Robert E. Howard (1906-1936), an eminent American author lauded for his contributions to the realm of pulp fiction. Howard’s oeuvre spanned a variety of genres, encompassing not only fantasy, but also sword and sorcery, Western, horror, boxing, and even poetry.
Howard is widely recognized for the creation his popular ‘Conan the Barbarian’ series, heralding his reputation as the pioneer of the sword and sorcery fantasy sub-genre. His other acclaimed series, ‘Solomon Kane’, consolidated his standing as a master of fantasy. Despite his prolific storytelling, Howard’s tales primarily appeared in pulp magazines, such as ‘Weird Tales’, instead of novel format during his brief existence.
His life ended tragically in suicide, upon learning of his mother’s incurable coma. Howard’s short but impactful life left behind an invaluable legacy embodied in his fascinating narratives.
“Unveiling Howard’s Unique Writing Style”
Howard’s writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, gripping narratives, and dramatic storytelling. His knack for transporting readers into a different realm, where the thin boundaries of reality and fantasy blurred, is what sets his work apart.
“The Journey of Robert E. Howard’s Books in Order”
December 1922 marked the publication of Howard’s first stories, namely, ‘Golden Hope Christmas‘ and ‘West is West.’ These appeared in his high school paper, ‘The Tattler.’ The following provides a comprehensive list of Robert E. Howard’s books in order – with respect to their original collection in book format and chronological sequence.
Publication Order of Conan (Gnome Press) Books
| Conan the Conqueror | (1950) |    |
| The Sword of Conan | (1952) | |
| King Conan | (1953) | |
| Conan the Barbarian | (1954) | |
| Tales of Conan | (1955) | |
| The Return of Conan | (1957) | |