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Robert William Chambers (1865 - 1933) was an American artist and fiction writer, best known for his book of short stories entitled The King in Yellow, published in 1895. Despite his effective later abandonment of the weird supernatural tale, Chambers's early works heavily influenced Lovecraft's tales. Chambers had one of the most successful literary careers of his period life, his later novels selling well and a handful achieving best-seller status. Many of his works were also serialized in magazines. In this book: The King in Yellow In Search of the Unknown Who Goes There! The Dark Star The Hidden Children
From chapter III "Imprudence": The breeze-blown conversation became fragmentary, veering as capriciously as the purple wind-flaws that spread across the shoals. But always to her question or comment she found in his response the charm of freshness, of quick intelligence, or of a humorous and idle perversity which stimulates without demanding.
Robert W. Chambers is best known for the King in Yellow Mythos. The strangeness and bleak horror of his universe inspired many after him, such as H. P. Lovecraft and the first season of TV series True Detective. This selection chosen by the critic August Nemocontains the following stories: - The Messenger - The Repairer of Reputations - The Purple Emperor - Passeur - The Key to Grief - A Matter of Interest - Pompe Funèbre
The Essential Robert W. Chambers Collection of books in one book: Table Of Contents AILSA PAIGE ATHALIE BARBARIANS Between Friends COMMON LAW THE DANGER MARK THE DARK STAR The Fighting Chance THE FIRING LINE The Flaming Jewel The Hidden Children IN SEARCH OF THE UNKNOWN IN SECRET In the Quarter THE KING IN YELLOW LORRAINE THE MAIDS OF PARADISE The Reckoning THE TRACER OF LOST PERSONS The YOUNGER SET
In the Quarter" (1894) was Chambers' first novel--a tale of doomed love set in the Latin Quarter of Paris, reminiscent of "La Boheme" and "Moulin Rouge.
Robert W. Chambers is enjoying a revival with his ideas being used in "True Detective" and other screen productions. This collection contains works that were originally published in three volumes: the collections "The King in Yellow" and "The Mystery of Choice" and the full length novel "In Search of the Unknown." The complete contents are: THE KING IN YELLOW, (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 Barree), THE MYSTERY OF CHOICE, (Introduction, The Purple Emperor, Pompe Funebre, The Messenger, The White Shadow, Passeur, The Key To Grief, A Matter Of Interest, Envoi), IN SEARCH OF THE UNKNOWN.
The Firing Line" by means of Robert W. Chambers is a gripping tale of affection, loyalty, and espionage set towards the backdrop of World War I. The novel follows the intertwined lives of its characters as they navigate the treacherous landscape of struggle-torn Europe. At the heart of the tale is the romance among Lieutenant Joel Shore, an American aviator serving within the French Air Service, and Yvonne Fleury, a courageous and resourceful French nurse. Their love blossoms amidst the chaos and chance of the battlefield, however they soon locate themselves stuck in a web of intrigue as they grow to be entangled in a plot to thwart enemy espionage. As Joel and Yvonne race in opposition to time to find the fact and guard their allies, they should confront their own fears and uncertainties whilst forging bonds of friendship and camaraderie with their fellow squaddies. Along the manner, they stumble upon a colorful solid of characters, such as foxy spies, daring pilots, and valiant soldiers, each playing a critical position within the unfolding drama. Through vibrant prose and masterful storytelling, Chambers transports readers to the front traces of World War I, immersing them in the attractions, sounds, and emotions of the technology.
A pastor's daughter is inadvertently involved the heist of the famous Dark Star gem. Is there a prince who can save her from ruin and recover the stone? Robert William Chambers (May 26, 1865 - December 16, 1933) was an American artist and writer. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, to William P. Chambers (1827 - 1911), a famous lawyer, and Caroline Chambers (nee Boughton), a direct descendant of Roger Williams, the founder of Providence, Rhode Island. Robert's brother was Walter Boughton Chambers, the world famous architect.
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