The King in Yellow Classic Edition
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25512
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
05.05.2025
Verlag
AntiquariusSeitenzahl
216
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/15,7/1,6 cm
Gewicht
471 g
Farbe
Karamell
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-66730-500-4
Widely cited as an inspiration for the first season of HBO's True Detective, The King in Yellow. Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) was an American artist and writer, best known for his contributions to both the horror and romance genres. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chambers studied art at the Art Students League of New York and later in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts. Although he initially gained recognition as an illustrator, he turned to writing and achieved great success as a novelist. His early works, particularly his weird fiction, had a lasting influence on American literature, inspiring later writers such as H.P. Lovecraft. Over the course of his career, Chambers wrote prolifically across multiple genres, including historical fiction, romance, and adventure, but it is his early supernatural tales that have secured his enduring reputation. The King in Yellow, published in 1895, is a landmark collection of interconnected short stories blending horror, fantasy, and science fiction. The book centers around a mysterious, forbidden play that drives those who read it into madness. Set against eerie, dreamlike landscapes, the stories explore themes of decay, insanity, and cosmic dread. Revered for its haunting atmosphere and imaginative power, The King in Yellow has become a seminal work in the genre of weird fiction and continues to captivate readers who seek stories that blur the line between reality and nightmare.
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Crown of Madness
Chambers' writing is quite riveting. The "King in Yellow" (existing as a book within this novel) is shrouded in mystery - though the first short story offers a sort of glimpse into the story of the book, the reader is left in the dark about its actual contents. What follows is an anthological collection of stories revolving around the poor souls who's minds have been touched or corrupted by "The King in Yellow". It's like walking through a mirror cabinet, you as the reader feel the decent into madness as well. Can highly recommend this quick but impactful read!
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