Oh ho ho ho

[nihilistic_kid]

S.T. Joshi once made the remark that Robert E. Howard studies/fandom is about twenty years behind Lovecraft studies/fandom in that the Howardians are still going nuts whenever anyone does a little biocrit or mentions Howard's racism or even points out that some of Howard's stuff wasn't so great

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[vschanoes]

We expect you to accord Robert E. Howard the same respect as any other 20th century American author with continued and perennial popularity.

So, none, then?

[nihilistic_kid]

*GASP!*

[mr_earbrass]

Heh, beat me to it.

[pomo_drunkard]

As much respect as you give Ayn Rand!

[mr_earbrass]

We expect you to accord Robert E. Howard the same respect as any other 20th century American author with continued and perennial popularity. No more back handed compliments.

Sure thing, dudes!

I love love love the idea that in order to appreciate something you have to ignore any and all flaws about it and pretend that it's immaculate. Way to advance your "critical studies," Shieldies!

[sinboy]

I see no proof they're not the same entity.

[radiumhead]

that would be a great Onion article. It could be titled "Nerd Conan Fans Have Hissyfit Over Some Shit Nobody Cares About", or something.

[luagha]

I just picked up the $1.99 kindle version of the Robert E. Howard omnibus, and let me tell you, it is relentlessly awesome

[icecreamempress]

Serious question: should I be in awe of your ultra-dry sarcasm, or pissed off at you? I CANNOT TELL.

[nihilistic_kid]

Well, that's what makes it awesome, eh?

[luagha]

Isn't it though?

Let me add that the third best part of the Sailor Steve Costigan stories is that they are written in turn of the century Irish-american partially educated dialect and it syncs up perfectly with the way Hank Venture talks in The Venture Brothers. So as you're reading it, it's like you get to hear free narration from Hank Venture in your head.