The King in Yellow
Author
- Robert W. Chambers
Publication
1/1/1895
Overview
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is a haunting collection of loosely connected stories that drift between refined society and creeping psychological unease, all touched by the influence of a mysterious and forbidden play. Set across late nineteenth century settings that feel both elegant and fragile, the narratives explore how curiosity, art, and imagination can quietly erode a person’s sense of reality. Chambers blends romantic, eerie, and sometimes dreamlike elements to create an atmosphere where beauty and dread coexist, leaving a lingering impression that something unseen is always just beyond understanding.
Content
Preface I
Preface II
THE REPAIRER OF REPUTATIONS
THE MASK
IN THE COURT OF THE DRAGON
THE YELLOW SIGN
THE DEMOISELLE D’YS
THE PROPHETS’ PARADISE
THE STREET OF THE FOUR WINDS
THE STREET OF THE FIRST SHELL
THE STREET OF OUR LADY OF THE FIELDS
RUE BARRÉE