Name: the king in yellow (1895)
SKU: 22770013
Price: 1149.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Robert W. Chambers
ISBN: 9781164340799

Type

Physical Book

Author

Robert W. Chambers

Publisher

Kessinger Publishing

Year

2010

Language

English

Pages

320

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x2.2 cm

Weight

0.64 kg.

ISBN

1164340794

ISBN13

9781164340799

Synopsis "the king in yellow (1895)"

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Robert W. Chambers

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American writer known for his tales of horror and mystery. He published The King in Yellow (1895), a collection of short stories that influenced fantasy and horror literature, with elements that later inspired writers like H.P. Lovecraft. Although he initially excelled in macabre and supernatural fiction, his career took a turn towards romantic and historical novels, with titles like The Tracer of Lost Persons (1906) and The Dark Star (1917)

His work combines cosmic horror with the literary decadence of the late 19th century. The King in Yellow remains his most recognized book, particularly for its impact on horror mythology. Despite having written numerous novels, his legacy focuses on the influence he had on the horror genre.

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