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The King in Yellow
Series: Haunted Library Horror Classics
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate classic horror and supernatural tales, especially fans of early weird fiction and those interested in the roots of cosmic horror. It will also appeal to those who enjoy stories that engage the imagination and unsettle the mind with atmosphere and psychological dread.
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See more"Originally published as The King in Yellow in 1895 in New York City, New York, United States of America, by F. Tennyson Neely."
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A haunting collection of short stories from a classic horror writer, Robert W. Chambers. The newest addition to the Haunted Library Horror Classics series!
Who dares to read The King in Yellow? A man pursued by a church organist who wants his soul. An artist plagued by repeated sightings of a watchman who looks like a coffin worm. Ghosts, wayward cats, and scientific dabblings with dire consequences. Each of these ten tales is chilling in its own right, but taken together, they weave a wickedly eerie spell that is sure to enthrall.
United by vague references to a play with the same name, which never appears in the book—a play that "induces despair or madness in those who read it"—The King in Yellow is undoubtedly Robert W. Chambers' finest work. The book quickly gained an influence over generations of writers of "weird tales," long before there was even a name for them. H. P. Lovecraft greatly admired the book, hailing it as achieving "notable heights of cosmic fear."
Chambers' genius will take readers to the most horrifying place of all—their own imaginations.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781464213717
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 September 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press
Contributors:
- Edited by Leslie S. Klinger
- Edited by Eric J. Guignard
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 273g
Pages: 256
About the Author
ROBERT W. CHAMBERS was an American novelist and short story writer. His most famous, and perhaps most meritorious effort is The King in Yellow, a collection of Art Nouveau short stories published in 1895. E. F. Bleiler described The King in Yellow as one of the most important works of American supernatural fiction.
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