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Set in a world where a mysterious play drives its readers to madness, the narrative intertwines themes of love, despair, and the supernatural. The stories explore the impact of the titular play, "The King in Yellow," on those who encounter it, revealing the psychological unraveling of characters as they confront existential dread. Chambers' work blends horror and romance, leaving a lasting influence on the genre and inspiring later writers. The original prose captures a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the last page.
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The king in yellow, Robert W. Chambers
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- The king in yellow
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert W. Chambers
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1623750792
- ISBN13
- 9781623750794
- Category
- World prose
- First published
- 1895
- Original title
- The King in Yellow
- Description
- Set in a world where a mysterious play drives its readers to madness, the narrative intertwines themes of love, despair, and the supernatural. The stories explore the impact of the titular play, "The King in Yellow," on those who encounter it, revealing the psychological unraveling of characters as they confront existential dread. Chambers' work blends horror and romance, leaving a lasting influence on the genre and inspiring later writers. The original prose captures a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the last page.