WHY ROBERT E. HOWARD IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS J.R.R. TOLKIEN

Everyone knows J.R.R. Tolkien—the scholarly creator of Middle-earth, the father of high fantasy, the man who made elves and hobbits household names. But what about Robert E. Howard? The man who gave us Conan the Barbarian, the Hyborian Age, and a gritty, brutal vision of fantasy that still echoes through the genre today?

In this video, we take a deep, unflinching dive into the life, work, and lasting influence of Robert E. Howard—arguably just as important as Tolkien in shaping modern fantasy, yet often overlooked or dismissed. From his creation of the sword-and-sorcery genre to his profound impact on authors like George R.R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, and Joe Abercrombie, Howard's fingerprints are everywhere—whether fantasy readers recognize it or not.

We'll explore why Howard’s stories are darker, bloodier, and more human than Tolkien’s grand mythologies, and why that matters. We’ll talk about why his legacy is so often ignored, how his pulp roots have unfairly overshadowed his genius, and why it's time we give Howard his due.

If you're a fan of fantasy literature, writing, or just want to understand where the genre really came from—this one’s for you.

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