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The King in Yellow
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The King in Yellow

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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Robert W. Chambers' chilling collection, "The King in Yellow," weaves a tapestry of horror and the supernatural, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of weird fiction. These short stories, steeped in 19th-century social life and customs, explore themes of societal decay and the unsettling intrusion of the occult.

The influence of the mysterious play, "The King in Yellow," permeates these narratives, hinting at a dystopian reality and a descent into madness. Readers are drawn into a world where the line between sanity and delusion blurs, and where the very fabric of reality seems to unravel. Though classified as horror, elements of science fiction and dark humor flicker throughout.

Prepare to be captivated by Chambers' atmospheric prose and his exploration of the unsettling unknown. "The King in Yellow" remains a seminal work, its themes of existential dread and the corrupting nature of forbidden knowledge continuing to resonate with readers seeking a glimpse into the darker corners of the human psyche. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the preservation of this historically significant and enduring work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
240
ISBN
9781022944633

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Robert W. Chambers' chilling collection, "The King in Yellow," weaves a tapestry of horror and the supernatural, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of weird fiction. These short stories, steeped in 19th-century social life and customs, explore themes of societal decay and the unsettling intrusion of the occult.

The influence of the mysterious play, "The King in Yellow," permeates these narratives, hinting at a dystopian reality and a descent into madness. Readers are drawn into a world where the line between sanity and delusion blurs, and where the very fabric of reality seems to unravel. Though classified as horror, elements of science fiction and dark humor flicker throughout.

Prepare to be captivated by Chambers' atmospheric prose and his exploration of the unsettling unknown. "The King in Yellow" remains a seminal work, its themes of existential dread and the corrupting nature of forbidden knowledge continuing to resonate with readers seeking a glimpse into the darker corners of the human psyche. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the preservation of this historically significant and enduring work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
240
ISBN
9781022944633