A poetry collection featuring the best lyrical works from American writer Robert E. Howard. This poetry collection features the best of Robert E. Howard's work. The American writer is known for his marvellous pulp fiction and is often referred to as the father of the sword and sorcery genre. His poetry, though lesser known than his fiction, reflects the heavy influence that the American frontier had on his life and writing. His traditional lyrical style is coupled with themes of existentialism and often violence, reflecting the writer's lifelong struggle with his mental health.