The King in Yellow
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is a collection of short stories published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 25, 2018. This edition features 146 pages and is presented in English. The book centers around a fictional play titled The King in Yellow, which includes at least two acts and three characters: Cassilda, Camilla, and “The Stranger.” The stories draw on names and concepts from Ambrose Bierce’s works, creating a unique blend of fantasy, horror, and the supernatural.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives that explore themes of the occult and the paranormal. The stories delve into the mysterious and eerie, inviting exploration of the unknown. With its roots in late 19th-century literature, this collection offers insights into the genre’s evolution, making it relevant for those interested in fiction that intertwines elements of horror and fantasy. The King in Yellow serves as a significant work within its field, appealing to enthusiasts of supernatural tales and short story formats.
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The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers. 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 fictional play The King in Yellow, has at least two acts and at least three characters: Cassilda, Camilla and “The Stranger”, who may or may not be the title character. Chambers borrowed the names Carcosa, Hali and Hastur from Ambrose Bierce: specifically, his short stories “An Inhabitant of Carcosa” and “Haita the Shepherd”. There is no strong indication that Chambers was influenced beyond liking the names. For example, Hastur is a god of shepherds in “Haita the Shepherd”, but is implicitly a location in “The Repairer of Reputations”, listed alongside the Hyades and Aldebaran.
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