The King in Yellow
- Author Robert W. Chambers
- Narrator Stefan Rudnicki
- Publish Date 11 February 2014
- Run Time 7 hours and 36 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Anthologies: general, Classic fiction, Dark fantasy, Fantasy, Horror and supernatural fiction, Short stories.
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What to expect
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.
Critics Review
“[The King in Yellow] achieves notable heights of cosmic fear.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The most important book in American
supernatural fiction between Poe and the moderns.”
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