Frenemies – The Friendship Between H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard
Talk by Martin Wangsgaard Jürgensen.
Esbjerg
Lovecraft is a world-renowned name, and his impact on modern horror is immense.
Robert E. Howard may be less well known as a person, but his stories — especially those about Conan the Barbarian — have been equally influential within the fantasy genre.
What’s truly remarkable is that the two authors exchanged countless letters. Their strong ideas led to passionate discussions, and what began as a warm friendship gradually turned into more of an ongoing argument.
Through their debates, we’ll explore the worldviews of these two literary titans and how their personal philosophies found their way into their works.
Note: Requires seat reservation.