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The King in Yellow
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Exploring themes of horror and cosmic fear, Robert W. Chambers' early work presents a series of interconnected short stories centered around a cursed book that induces madness and tragedy. Despite some unevenness and stylistic flourishes reminiscent of the 1890s, the collection achieves a haunting atmosphere. "The Yellow Sign" stands out as a particularly powerful tale, featuring a chilling churchyard sentinel with a grotesque appearance. Lovecraft's introduction highlights the unique blend of fear and artistry present in Chambers' writing.
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The King in Yellow, Robert W. Chambers
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- The King in Yellow
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert W. Chambers
- Publisher
- Wildside Press
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781557423689
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring themes of horror and cosmic fear, Robert W. Chambers' early work presents a series of interconnected short stories centered around a cursed book that induces madness and tragedy. Despite some unevenness and stylistic flourishes reminiscent of the 1890s, the collection achieves a haunting atmosphere. "The Yellow Sign" stands out as a particularly powerful tale, featuring a chilling churchyard sentinel with a grotesque appearance. Lovecraft's introduction highlights the unique blend of fear and artistry present in Chambers' writing.