King In Yellow

King in Yellow

by Robert W. Chambers

The King in Yellow is a collection of ten short stories by American author Robert W. Chambers. First published in 1895, the stories are linked by their shared themes of madness, isolation, and the supernatural. The title story, "The King in Yellow," is about a mysterious play that drives its readers to insanity. Other stories in the collection explore similar themes, using vivid imagery and symbolism to create a sense of unease and dread. The King in Yellow has been praised for its originality and its influence on later horror writers, including H.P. Lovecraft.

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Robert W. Chambers

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Robert William Chambers was an American artist and fiction writer, best known for his book of short stories titled The King in Yellow, published in 1895. Chambers was born in Brooklyn, New York, to...

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