The King in Yellow
Apr 2024 · WordFire +ORM
Ebook
282
Pages
family_home
Eligible
info
reportRatings and reviews aren’t verified Learn More
About this ebook
Have you found the Yellow Sign? Unravel the mystery of literature’s most infamous haunted play. Rediscover the disturbing allure of The King in Yellow, the timeless classic by Robert W. Chambers, now reimagined in this fine new edition from WordFire Press Classics. Journey into the heart of cosmic horror and psychological intrigue with stories that have inspired generations of writers and enthusiasts of the macabre. In this haunting collection, Chambers masterfully weaves a tapestry of interconnected tales, centered around a mysterious and malevolent play—a play that drives those who read it to the brink of madness. From the eerie shores of the Lake of Hali to the enigmatic streets of bohemian Paris, each story unfolds with an artful blend of supernatural dread and romantic adventure. In this beautiful edition you will experience The King in Yellow in pristine, restored text that honors the 1895 publication and features a foreword by Sean Branney and Andrew Leman, co-founders of the H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society. WordFire Press Classics is proud to present this seminal work to a new generation of readers, as well as to long-time fans revisiting the haunting world of The King in Yellow. Step inside, and let the play begin...
About the author
Robert W. Chambers (1865–1933) was an American fiction author and artist. Born into a prominent Brooklyn family, Chambers completed his initial studies at the Art Students League. He then moved to Paris for courses at the École des Beaux-Arts. After showcasing his artwork in prestigious galleries, he returned to New York and shifted his focus to writing, a move that would define his life. Chambers’s successful literary career began with the 1894 publication of In the Quarter, a novel based on his time as a student in Paris. He would later explore diverse genres, including science fiction, historical fiction, and children's books. He also wrote works of romance, many of which achieved bestseller status. But it was Chambers’s The King in Yellow, a collection of interconnected weird tales published in 1895, that cemented his legacy. The story collection profoundly influenced H. P. Lovecraft, and likely remained in print primarily due to Lovecraft's endorsement. Lovecraft and his contemporaries would often lament that Chambers never realized the full potential promised by his early stories. Nevertheless, The King in Yellow would go on to inspire countless writers. It remains one of the cornerstones of American supernatural fiction.
Rate this ebook
Tell us what you think.
Reading information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.
