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The King in Yellow

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The collection features a series of acclaimed horror stories interwoven with the mysterious play "The King in Yellow," which serves as a recurring motif. Critics have hailed it as a cornerstone of supernatural literature, with notable figures praising its artistry and influence in the genre. Described as a masterpiece of weird fantasy, it occupies a significant place in American literature, bridging the gap between the works of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.

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The King in Yellow, Robert W. Chambers

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2023
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Language
English
Released
2023
Pages
178
ISBN13
9798888303993
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First published
1895
Original title
The King in Yellow
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The collection features a series of acclaimed horror stories interwoven with the mysterious play "The King in Yellow," which serves as a recurring motif. Critics have hailed it as a cornerstone of supernatural literature, with notable figures praising its artistry and influence in the genre. Described as a masterpiece of weird fantasy, it occupies a significant place in American literature, bridging the gap between the works of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.