The King in Yellow: Robert Chambers, Master of Weird Fiction, Hardcover Classic 19th Century Horror and Mystery Short Stories
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| Print length: | 164 pages |
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| Language: | English |
| Publication date: | 10 Jun. 2024 |
| Dimensions: | 15.24 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8328085045 |
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Description
“”What is it?”” I asked. “” The King in Yellow. “” I was dumfounded. Who had placed it there? How came it in my rooms? I had long ago decided that I should never open that book, and nothing on earth could have persuaded me to buy it. Fearful lest curiosity might tempt me to open it… – Robert W. Chambers, The King in Yellow A collector’s vintage hardcover classic book, The King in Yellow, with 19th-century original artwork and Robert Chambers’ portrait photo and signature. The King in Yellow by American author Roberts W. Chambers is a 19th-century collection of supernatural short stories first published in 1895 in the US. Delve into the mysterious world of “”The King in Yellow”” a cult classic book in gothic horror literature. Chambers, an American, wrote this collection of weird tales and this is the 1895 unabridged original hardcover edition. Embark on a journey into the unsettling realm of classic horror fiction where “”The King in Yellow”” book is a combination of fantasy fiction and romance. This supernatural mystery set in the late 19th century is an anthology of gothic horror where reality and the supernatural blur. This collection of vintage short stories is filled with suspense and intrigue, romance, and fantasy. Timeless tales of classic horror and mystery with a supernatural twist. The short paranormal stories explore an unknown truth where the ominous influence of “”The King in Yellow”” an elusive and malevolent figure comes from beyond the stars to morally corrupt. The King in Yellow gained notoriety for its eerie influence and concept of a cursed book on later writers, notably H.P. Lovecraft. This unsettling thought-provoking novel is an innovative blend of different genres including horror, science fiction, psychological terror, and decadent literature. The King in Yellow book includes some of the best horror stories of the 1800s and speaks to the power of knowledge and lost innocence. About The King in Yellow Hardcover Edition Robert W. Chambers weaves a tapestry of supernatural tales, nine short stories, set against the backdrop of the late 19th century. Through the chilling weird fantasy stories contained within, encounter the mysterious and malevolent presence of the King in Yellow, a figure that blurs the lines between reality and the paranormal. A world of gothic horror, where characters grapple with the ominous and the unknown, to a lighter tone with love tales and decadence that are free of supernatural mysteries. This classic anthology remains a timeless masterpiece with its eerie charm. Are you ready to journey into the shadows? “Along the shore the cloud waves break, The twin suns sink behind the lake, The shadows lengthen In Carcosa. Strange is the night where black stars rise, And strange moons circle through the skies But stranger still is Lost Carcosa.” Robert W. Chambers, The King in Yellow The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers, the American Author is a literary fiction classic filled with weird fiction and supernatural mystery set in the late 19th century. A gothic horror historical book filled with fantasy, romance, and science fiction and would make a great addition to your Literary Mysteries Collection or a great gift to any American classic horror literary book buff collection. “ The thing which he had threatened had arrived: it gathered and bore down on me from the fathomless shadows; the point from which it would strike was his infernal eyes. Hopeless, I set my back against the barred doors and defied him. ” – Robert W. Chambers, The King in Yellow Scroll up and click the “Add to cart” button. – ASIN: B0D6NPQKKJ | ISBN13: 9798328085045 | ISBN-13: 979-8328085045
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