Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel of supernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre, most notably H. P. Lovecraft.
Its powerful combination of horror and lyrical prose has made it a classic, a masterpiece of weird fiction that endures to this day.
There is a book that is shrouded in mystery. Some even say it's a myth. Within its pages is a play—one that brings madness and despair to all who read it. It is the play of the King in Yellow, and
it will haunt you for the rest of your days.
The King in Yellow is a collection of stories interwoven loosely by the elements of the play, including the central figure himself.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“[The King in Yellow] achieves notable heights of cosmic fear.” —H. P. Lovecraft
“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 Press
“There can be no doubt
that the book is a classic of the fantasy/supernatural genre…In essence, the
book is a collection of short stories written in an elegant, witty, and often
disturbing style…Chambers’ remarkable book which you hold in your hands remains
as powerful as it did when first published.” —David Stuart Davies, award-winning playwright, author, and editor
“The most important book in American
supernatural fiction between Poe and the moderns.” —E. F. Bleiler, award-winning American literary scholar
Robert W. Chambers (1865–1933) was an illustrator, novelist, and short-story writer. His best-known book, The King in Yellow, is regarded as one of the most important works
of American supernatural fiction. He also wrote historical fiction, several bestselling romance novels, and war and adventure stories.
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