The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories
by Robert W. Chambers, E.F. Bleiler
The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories by Robert W. Chambers, E.F. Bleiler holds a well received rating of 3.57 out of 5, based on 5.7K reader ratings. First published in 1895. The book spans 287 pages.
About The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories
"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." — New York PressOne of the most important works of American supernatural fiction since those of Poe, The King in Yellow was among the first attempts to establish the horror of the nameless and the unimaginable. A treasured source used by almost all the significant writers in the American pulp tradition — H. P. Lovecraft, A. Merritt, Robert E. Howard, and many others — it endures as a work of remarkable power and one of the most chillingly original books in the genre.This collection reprints all the supernatural stories from The King in Yellow, including the grisly "Yellow Sign," the disquieting "Repairer of Reputations," the tender "Demoiselle d'Ys," and others. Robert W. Chambers' finest stories from other sources have also been added, such as the thrilling "Maker of Moons" and "The Messenger." In addition, an unusual pleasure awaits those who know Chambers only by his horror stories: three of his finest early biological science-fiction fantasies from In Search of the Unknown appear here as well.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert W. Chambers, E.F. Bleiler |
| Published | 1895 |
| Pages | 287 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.57 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 5,719 |
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What genre is The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories?
The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories worth reading?
Based on 5.7K reader ratings, The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories has an average score of 3.57 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories?
The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories has 287 pages.
Who wrote The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories?
The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories was written by Robert W. Chambers, E.F. Bleiler. It was first published in 1895.
What is the ISBN for The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories?
The ISBN-13 for The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories is 9780486437510.0.
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