The King in Yellow

About “The King in Yellow”

"An important early classic of fantasy/sci-fi" is a short story collection by Robert W. Chambers. The main story involves the ill effects of a soul-destroying play that brings doom to those who read it. Another story features a discovery that turns living flesh into stone. A third tells of mad followers of a cult that worships evil powers from beyond. One story follows a lost traveler who suddenly finds himself 400 years in the past. The collection is noted for its great writing and powerful emotions. While Chambers wrote mainly conventional works, this collection stands out as unconventional.