Name: The Mystery of Choice
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Author: Robert W. Chambers
ISBN: 9781387874606

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Robert W. Chambers

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150

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9781387874606

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The Mystery of Choice

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Synopsis "The Mystery of Choice"

The Mystery of Choice is the second collection of short stories to follow the publication of The King in Yellow. It contains eight stories mostly set in Brittany in France. They are characterized by the atmosphere, sense of macabre and eerie for which Chambers is known. This production includes all the stories of the original publication, including "The Key to Grief" that was not part of the contents of the first edition.

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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