Name: The King in Yellow and Other Horror (Dover Mystery, Detective, & Other Fiction)
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Author: Robert W. Chambers
ISBN: 9780486437507

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The King in Yellow and Other Horror (Dover Mystery, Detective, & Other Fiction)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Robert W. Chambers

Illustrated by

E. F. Bleiler

Publisher

Dover Publications

Year

2004

Language

English

Pages

287

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.4 x 13.7 x 1.7 cm

Weight

0.34 kg.

ISBN

0486437507

ISBN13

9780486437507

Synopsis "The King in Yellow and Other Horror (Dover Mystery, Detective, & Other Fiction) "

Every story of The King in Yellow has something riveting about it ... so perfectly realized, they became the model for much of twentieth-century horror/fantasy. -- New York PressOne of the most important works of American supernatural fiction since those of Poe, The King in Yellow was among the first attempts to establish the horror of the nameless and the unimaginable. A treasured source used by almost all the significant writers in the American pulp tradition -- H. P. Lovecraft, A. Merritt, Robert E. Howard, and many others -- it endures as a work of remarkable power and one of the most chillingly original books in the genre.This collection reprints all the supernatural stories from The King in Yellow, including the grisly Yellow Sign, the disquieting Repairer of Reputations, the tender Demoiselle d'Ys, and others. Robert W. Chambers' finest stories from other sources have also been added, such as the thrilling Maker of Moons and The Messenger. In addition, an unusual pleasure awaits those who know Chambers only by his horror stories: three of his finest early biological science-fiction fantasies from In Search of the Unknown appear here as well.

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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