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The king in yellow
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A hooded and veiled figure in a yellow robe with large red wings behind their back and a red halo around their head. Title and author in silver font. Black cloth cover. 

The king in yellow

Date1895
Format
Notes
A collection of stories tied together loosely by a forbidden book, which drives its readers mad. The name of the land, "Carcosa", mentioned in the eponymous story, was taken from an Ambrose Bierce story, and later incorporated into the Cthulu mythology by H.P. Lovecraft.

Contents: Introduction / Stefan Dziemianowicz -- The king in yellow --The repairer of reputations -- The mast -- In the court of the dragon -- The yellow sign -- The demoiselle d'Ys -- The prophets' paradise -- The street of the four winds -- The mystery of choice -- The purple emperor -- Pompe funebre -- The messenger -- The white shadow -- Passeur -- The key to grief -- A matter of interest -- Envoi -- Bibliography.
DimensionsCover size: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.)
Extent
  • [ii], 316 pages
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131054392394D
Dewey NumberSCIENCE FICTION CHA