Red Nails (Conan)

The story balances intense action with a sense of mythic grandeur. I'm curious about Howard's approach to blending pulp action with vivid world-building.

Conan's methods are often ruthless, which adds complexity to his character. How do readers reconcile admiration with his violence?

Howard's descriptions make the ruins feel so alive, but I wonder if he based them on specific mythologies or created everything from scratch.