The King in Yellow

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By Robert W. Chambers

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The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is a collection of interrelated short stories linked by a mysterious play that drives its readers to madness. Set against a backdrop of supernatural horror, the tales weave together themes of despair and decadence, exploring the psychological impact of fear and the unknown. As the narratives unfold, the boundary between reality and the imagination blurs, creating a haunting atmosphere.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate eerie, atmospheric tales that blend elements of horror and the supernatural. This book weaves mysterious stories linked by a forbidden play that drives its readers to madness, offering an unsettling yet captivating experience.

The King in Yellow

A beautiful gift edition of this cult classic of supernatural fiction, out in time for Christmas.

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I cannot forget Carcosa where black stars hang in the heavens; where the shadows of men's thoughts lengthen in the afternoon... I pray God will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth - a world which now trembles before the King in Yellow.

The weird tales in this slim volume are all linked by a play, the second act of which reveals truths so terrible and beautiful that it drives all who read it to despair: The King in Yellow.

These four macabre, uncanny and unsettling stories are some of the most thrilling ever written in the field of weird fiction, and since their first publication in 1895 have become a cult classic.

Contains: 'The Repairer of Reputations', 'The Mask', 'In the Court of the Dragon', 'The Yellow Sign'

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The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is celebrated for its haunting narratives and compelling blend of horror and supernatural themes. H.P. Lovecraft praised it as one of the greatest weird tales, often admired for its ability to weave eerie, unsettling atmospheres alongside psychological depth. Its influence on the horror genre and its distinctive style continues to captivate readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782273769

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

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Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Robert W. Chambers

About the Author

Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) was an American author and artist. He was a prolific writer and enjoyed great success during his lifetime, with an output comprising works of romance, adventure and science fiction, as well as some books for children. However, it is principally for his weird and supernatural stories, and in particular this collection, which is regarded as one of the most important works of American supernatural fiction, that he is remembered today.

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