The Tower of Time. A fragment. Lin Carter completed this for Fantastic Sword & Sorcery and Fantasy Stories June 1975.
Alternate title: AKRAM THE MYSTERIOUS.
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Sentiment. Initially as part of a collection of stories titled “Sketches”. Published in the Junto, September 1929. THE JUNTO was a literary travelogue circulated from member to member on its mailing list with each member adding some content.
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Apr
“Hard-Fisted Sentiment” is a short story set in the rough and tumble world of seamen and boxers, illustrating the deep bonds that can form in harsh conditions. The story’s protagonist is Steve Costigan, a seaman and boxer, who finds himself in a situation that calls for both his fighting skills and his unexpected capacity for sentimental loyalty.
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May
May
Discover the fascinating story of Robert E. Howard’s (REH) writing table, an iconic piece of furniture that has traveled through time and has now found its way to our collection. This article details the table’s journey, from its origins in the 1920s or 30s to its current location in Paul Herman’s shop.
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Mar
Mar
Robert E. Howard was known for his affection for animals. At the time of his passing, 13 stray cats frequented his residence. However, one animal held a special place in his heart: his beloved dog, Patch. Patch served as a source of inspiration and fond memories for many of Robert’s stories later in life, and they were inseparable companions for over a dozen years. In an article by Ståle Gismervik, we learn more about Patch, and his bond with Robert. Read on to discover more about this extraordinary canine companion.
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Feb
Feb
Kirby O’Donnell is a fictional character created by American author Robert E. Howard. He is an American treasure hunter who operates in early-twentieth century Afghanistan disguised as a Kurdish merchant named “Ali el Ghazi.” O’Donnell appears in three stories written by Howard, two of which were published during his lifetime. The stories featuring Kirby O’Donnell are noted for their blend of historical adventure, action, and intrigue.
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Sep
Never published in Howard’s lifetime. Alternate Title: UNTITLED STORY (“I emptied my revolver . . .”)
UNTITLED FRAGMENT (The battlefield stretched silent, . . .) is one of the original short stories by Howard, starring Conan. An untitled fragment begun in the 1930s but not finished or published in Howard’s lifetime. It was completed and titled by Lin Carter and given the name THE HAND OF NERGAL.
WOLVES BEYOND THE BORDER is one of the original Conan stories by Howard featuring. It’s only a fragment begun in the 1930s and was not finished or published in Howard’s lifetime. It is a peripheral story in the canon in that while it takes place in Conan’s “Hyborian Age” and during Conan’s lifetime, Conan does not actually appear, but is merely mentioned. The story was completed by L. Sprague de Camp and in this form first published in the collection Conan the Usurper (1967). It has since been published in its original form.
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Aug
In this school assignment from January 24, 1922, for which Robert E. Howard received a B-, he delivers a humorous and self-deprecating take on the significance of his signature. Despite his teacher’s instruction for a serious reflection, Howard’s response is filled with irony and humor. He candidly remarks on his financial instability and the more practical and sometimes troublesome implications of his signature in everyday life.