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The King in Yellow

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The narrative weaves together ten eerie tales, centered around a fictional play that drives characters to madness and despair. Esteemed in supernatural literature, the first half includes notable stories like "The Repairer of Reputations" and "The Mask," all referencing the enigmatic and forbidden play, The King in Yellow. This play serves as a recurring motif, illustrating its chilling influence on those who encounter it. The collection has inspired adaptations, including a film titled "The Yellow Sign."

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The King in Yellow, Robert W. Chambers

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2017
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Language
English
Publisher
Lulu.com
Released
2017
Pages
188
ISBN13
9781387148660
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First published
1895
Original title
The King in Yellow
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The narrative weaves together ten eerie tales, centered around a fictional play that drives characters to madness and despair. Esteemed in supernatural literature, the first half includes notable stories like "The Repairer of Reputations" and "The Mask," all referencing the enigmatic and forbidden play, The King in Yellow. This play serves as a recurring motif, illustrating its chilling influence on those who encounter it. The collection has inspired adaptations, including a film titled "The Yellow Sign."