The King in Yellow
Pushkin Press (Verlag)
978-1-78227-376-9 (ISBN)
'Altogether one of the greatest weird tales ever written' H.P. Lovecraftt
p>The weird tales in this slim volume are all linked by a play, the second act of which reveals truths so terrible and beautiful that it drives all who read it to despair: The King in Yellow.
These four macabre, uncanny and unsettling stories are some of the most thrilling ever written in the field of weird fiction, and since their first publication in 1895 have become a cult classic, influencing many writers from the renowned master of cosmic horror H.P Lovecraft to the creators of HBO's True Detective and George R.R. Martin.
Contains: 'The Repairer of Reputations', 'The Mask', 'In the Court of the Dragon', 'The Yellow Sign'.
Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) was an American author and artist. He was a prolific writer and enjoyed great success during his lifetime, with an output comprising works of romance, adventure and science fiction, as well as some books for children. However, it is principally for his weird and supernatural stories, and in particular this collection, which is regarded as one of the most important works of American supernatural fiction, that he is remembered today.
The Repairer of Reputations
The Mask
In the Court of the Dragon
The Yellow Sign
| Erscheinungsdatum | 18.10.2017 |
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| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78227-376-X / 178227376X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78227-376-9 / 9781782273769 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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