Robert W. Chambers' 1895 book The King in Yellow is a collection of short stories, many of which feature the eponymous text The King in Yellow. All who read this play find their mind irretrievably warped. This book and its many diverse themes deeply influenced the writings of 20th century horror writers and Chambers is considered a pioneer of the tradition of Weird Fiction.H.P. Lovecraft called Chambers and The King in Yellow one of his major influences.
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The King in Yellow
Robert W. Chambers' 1895 book The King in Yellow is a collection of short stories, many of which feature the eponymous text The King in Yellow. All who read this play find their mind irretrievably warped. This book and its many diverse themes deeply influenced the writings of 20th century horror writers and Chambers is considered a pioneer of the tradition of Weird Fiction.H.P. Lovecraft called Chambers and The King in Yellow one of his major influences.
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Reviewed by LintonThe first half is insanely good. The second half was tedious from time to time, for I had the wrong expectations. The second half isn't horror but romance/tragedy.