The book is named after a fictional play with the same title which recurs as a motif through some of the stories. The first half of the book features highly esteemed weird stories, and the book is described by S.T. Joshi as a classic in the field of the supernatural. There are 10 stories, the first four of which, "The Repairer of Reputations", "The Mask", "In the Court of the Dragon" and "The Yellow Sign", mention The King in Yellow, a forbidden play which induces despair or madness in tho...

Toward the end of the year 1920 the Government of the United States had practically completed the programme, adopted during the last months of President Winthrop's administration. The country was apparently tranquil. Everybody knows how the Tariff and Labour questions were settled. The war with Germany, incident on that country's seizure of the Samoan Islands, had left no visible scars upon the republic, and the temporary occupation of Norfolk by the invading army had been forgotten in the...

He aquí una obra maestra de la ficción espectral que toma su nombre de un libro homónimo, prohibido y monstruoso, cuya lectura acarrea terror, locura y tragedia a quien se atreva a leerlo. Desde su primera publicación, El Rey de Amarillo se convirtió en un clásico de culto, cuya influencia es innegable en la obra de autores de la talla de H. P. Lovecraft, Thomas Ligotti, Arthur Machen y Clark Ashton Smith, por mencionar sólo algunos.

"The King In Yellow" is a collection of short stories by Robert William Chambers, whose first edition appeared in 1895. The book could be categorised as early horror fiction or Victorian Gothic, but it also touches on fantasy, mystery, war, romance, mythology, surrealism, and science-fiction.The first few stories in particular are loosely connected by three main devices:- A play in book-form entitled The King In Yellow- A mysterious and malevolent supernatura...

"The King in Yellow" is a book of short stories by American writer Robert W. Chambers, first published by F. Tennyson Neely in 1895.The book is named after a play with the same title which recurs as a motif through some of the stories.The first half of the book features highly esteemed weird stories, and the book has been described by critics such as E. F. Bleiler, S. T. Joshi and T. E. D. Klein as a classic in the field of the supernatural.There are ten stories, the f...

The Hidden Children is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the brutal American Revolutionary War frontier in the Susquehanna and Mohawk Valleys. The story follows Ensign Evan Loskiel, a young man from a Moravian background, who is attached to General Sullivan's campaign. He travels through the wilderness alongside Deerfoot, a skilled and respected Mohican man.

An American woman trained in dark mystic arts by the Yezidee cult in Asia, escapes only to be hunted in New York by its malevolent leader, Prince Sanang—“The Slayer of Souls.” With global domination in his sights, Sanang deploys occult forces to eliminate Tressa, the one person who can thwart his plan. Aided by Secret Service agent Victor Cleves, Tressa wages a psychic and magical battle against her former captors in a high-stakes clash of good versus evil, weaving espionage, supernatural ...

In the heauenlye Hierusalem dwelleth an Emperor, so worthie, and so wealthie, as in his presence, both the rarest maiestie seemeth base; and the richest Monarch a beggar. The cite wherein hee abideth is so stately, and so strong, as neyther Niniuie without a lippe, nor Babilon for Ecbatane, may without a blush either be named, or numbred with it. It is of a glasse-like transparent, but the purest tried gold, that he resteth free from all doubt of euer hauing it wasted with fire, and voide ...

A captivating historical fiction novel that captures the essence of a nation grappling with World War I. The story explores themes of romance and resilience amidst the chaos of war-torn France, focusing on individual lives profoundly impacted by the conflict. It is a compelling narrative of love and conflict that delves into the human spirit's capacity to endure in the face of overwhelming adversity. This meticulously reprinted edition offers a window into a pivotal era, making it a must-r...

James Philip Desboro, a wealthy Westchester bachelor seeking purpose, is forced to confront his past when Mrs. Clydesdale—once the object of his affection and now trapped in a cold marriage—reappears. As he grapples with identity, loyalty, and society’s demands, their reunion stirs forbidden emotions, pushing Desboro to rethink duty, desire, and the life he hopes to claim.

In "Secret Service Operator 13," Robert William Chambers weaves a captivating narrative that fuses espionage with romance, set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War I. The novel's literary style is characterized by its vivid imagery and emotionally charged prose, reflecting Chambers' adeptness at blending thrilling action with psychological depth. This work emerged during a time when the genre of spy fiction was gaining prominence, and it showcases Chambers'Äô ability to explore the...

Robert William Chambers' "The Restless Sex" is a provocative exploration of modern relationships at the turn of the 20th century, merging the pulsating energy of urban life with nuanced insights into human desire. Written in a style that blends realism with suggestive symbolism, Chambers employs a lyrical yet approachable narrative technique that captures the anxieties and aspirations of a generation grappling with shifting sexual mores. This collection of stories offers a keen observation...