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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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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The King in Yellow
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert W. Chambers
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN13
- 9781387148660
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy
- First published
- 1895
- Original title
- The King in Yellow
- Description
- 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."