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    The King in Yellow
    The King in Yellow
    The King in Yellow
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    The King in Yellow

    Written by Robert W. Chambers

    Narrated by Multiple Narrators

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    Robert William Chambers was an American artist and fiction writer best known for his book entitled The King in Yellow, a collection of short stories. With one foot in the gothic horror genre and the other in early modern horror, The King in Yellow also touches on fantasy, mystery, war, mythology, and science fiction. The book had a profound influence on the work of Lovecraft and other similar writers of the early 20th Century. Unlike other authors of the past, Chambers was very successful in his lifetime, and The King in Yellow has seen brought back to the bestseller lists because of its tie with HBO’s TV show True Detective.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateDec 22, 2016
    ISBN9781518939440
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    Robert W. Chambers

    Robert W. Chambers (1865–1933) was an American author and painter best known for his short story collection The King in Yellow (1895). Born in Brooklyn, Chambers studied art in Paris and was a professional illustrator before he turned to writing. In addition to The King in Yellow, his supernatural tales include The Maker of Moons (1896) and The Mystery of Choice (1897). Later in his career, Chambers wrote bestselling romances and historical novels. 

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    • 2/5
      I’m sure it was a great book, but they chose a horrible narrator for it.

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    • 3/5
      terrible reading. good book, I preferred the first few stories.

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    • 5/5
      With its enigmatic mythology and haunting imagery, Chambers' work continues to captivate listeners and serving as a touchstone for generations of horror and fantasy enthusiasts.
    • 5/5
      Very nice story.If you read you will know very intetest thing.i recommend every one read this book
    • 5/5
      Through the dark alleys and crumbling mansions of Chambers' fictional world, they are confronted with visions of cosmic dread and existential horror that linger in the mind long after the final chapter has ended.
    • 5/5
      "The King in Yellow" is a a realm of madness and mystery where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur and the true nature of existence remains shrouded in darkness.
    • 5/5
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    • 5/5
      Scholars and students of literature will find ample material for analysis and interpretation in Chambers' enigmatic tales, which are rich in symbolism, allegory, and intertextual references.
    • 5/5
      The King in Yellow is a haunting collection of interconnected short stories that explore themes of madness, despair, and the supernatural. This enigmatic and atmospheric work is brought to life in a gripping audio rendition that captures the eerie beauty and chilling horror of Chambers' visionary tales.
    • 5/5
      After reading The King In Yellow, I feel like I am similar to the character, I immerse myself in the author to feel it, the book is very good you should find and read it.
    • 5/5
      "The King in Yellow" offers a tantalizing glimpse into a world of cosmic horror and existential despair, where reality is mutable and sanity is a fragile illusion.
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      I like audio book and i am interested every day i listen to many audio book i used it to understand some lectures when Igo home it is very important
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    • 5/5
      This is a great book, I loved it so much. I recommend everyone to get it, you will really like it
    • 5/5
      The King in Yellow is not just a collection of standalone stories but a meticulously crafted tapestry of interconnected narratives that weave together themes of madness, obsession, and cosmic horror.
    • 5/5
      super site is the and ierrible reading. good book, I preferred the first few stories
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      if anyone have any free time you must read it you will not be disappointed good book, I preferred the first few stories

    • 5/5
      Fans of horror fiction will delight in the eerie atmosphere and chilling imagery of "The King in Yellow," which offers a masterclass in psychological terror and supernatural suspense.
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