{"product_id":"the-collected-poetry-of-robert-e-howard-volume-1-9781955446068","title":"The Collected Poetry of Robert E. Howard, Volume 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Collected Poetry of Robert E. Howard, Volume 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover limited edition presents the complete poetic works of Robert E. Howard, the legendary creator of Conan the Barbarian. Volume 1 is part of a comprehensive three-volume set that includes all 700+ poems discovered from Howard's lifetime of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Poetic Archive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert E. Howard wrote poetry throughout his entire life, from his first published work \"The Sea\" in a local paper to his final typed words. While he completed around 300 stories for commercial sale and worked on 300 more, poetry remained his most prolific form of expression with over 700 poems written—virtually none intended for commercial markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes all discovered poems along with earlier draft versions where they exist, making this the ultimate archive of Howard's poetic legacy. Published by Robert E. Howard Foundation Press, this edition preserves the complete literary heritage of one of pulp fiction's most influential voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnfiltered Creative Expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoward poured himself into his poetry without disguise or commercial constraint. These works reveal what amazed him, drew him, scared him, and sickened him. Unlike his commercial fiction, his poetry demonstrates the fearlessness of saying what he truly wanted to say, unconcerned with reader perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of sword and sorcery literature, students of pulp fiction heritage, and admirers of Robert E. Howard's work, this three-volume set represents an essential addition to any literary collection. The hardcover format and limited edition status make this a gift-worthy collector's item for fantasy and poetry enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in October 2022 by Robert E. Howard Foundation Press, this volume represents decades of archival research and compilation. The collection spans Howard's entire creative output, from early experimental works to his mature poetic voice, offering unprecedented insight into the mind behind some of fantasy literature's most enduring characters and worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert E. Howard Foundation Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680375640338,"sku":"9781955446068","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e6b1921e-4a83-4b09-bcb3-0d6a8f3bb5a4.jpg?v=1734905873","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-collected-poetry-of-robert-e-howard-volume-1-9781955446068","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}