King in Yellow
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The King in Yellow is a collection of ten short stories that explore the 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.Book Details
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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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