The Laughing Girl presents an incredible romance full of suspense. This World War Fiction is a must-read for history enthusiasts. The strong characterization, gripping storyline, and clear writing style made it one of the best works by American artist and fiction writer Robert W. Chambers. Excerpt from The Laughing Girl "There was a red-headed slattern sweeping the veranda-nobody else visible about the house. All the shutters of the stone and timber chalet were closed; cow-barn, stable, springhouse and bottling house appeared to be deserted. Weeds smothered the garden where a fountain played...

Japonette is a romance novel set in New York shortly after the beginning of the twentieth century. The love story of Jim Edgerton and Japonette is an exciting read full of many conflicts that stand in the way of them being together. It is filled with witty banter, civil society, rich people, and grand parties. In addition, the author presents many accurate observations of the characteristics of New York City residents. Excerpt from Japonette "The failure of the old-time firm of Edgerton, Tennant & Co. was unusual only because it was an honest one-the bewildered creditors receiving a hundred...

The Girl Philippa is a romance set in Belgium during the First World War. Robert W. Chambers portrayed the struggles of this tumultuous period through the touching story of girl Philippa. Filled with intriguing characters, an absorbing plot, and vivid descriptions of the war, this work makes a perfect read for historical romance fans.

"Born of the Spirit" by Zenas Osborne is an honest representation of America's early Free Methodist Church. The author discovered his true destiny and his passionate love for Jesus Christ. Zenas Osborne is known to be an able minister of the Lord Jesus Christ. He has a religious experience. He has been "born again, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." The many years he has spent in the Gospel ministry and his deep Christian experience has not only enabled him to gather many "Gems from the Book of Life," but also have qualified him to speak with no...

The King in Yellow is a book of short stories named after a play with the same title which recurs as a motif through some of the stories. The book features highly esteemed weird stories and supernatural tales. Table of Contents: - "The Repairer of Reputations" - A weird story of egotism and paranoia which carries the imagery of the book's title. - "The Mask" - A dream story of art, love, and uncanny science. - "In the Court of the Dragon" - A man is pursued by a sinister church organist who is after his soul. - "The Yellow Sign" - An artist is troubled by a sinister churchyard watchman who...

"Der König in Gelb" von Robert W. Chambers ist eine meisterhafte Sammlung miteinander verbundener Kurzgeschichten, die an den Grenzen von Horror, dekadenter Literatur und frühem Science-Fiction angesiedelt sind. Das zentrale Motiv ist ein fiktives, verbotenen Theaterstück, dessen Lektüre zu Wahnsinn und Verzweiflung führt. Stilistisch verbindet Chambers subtile psychologische Spannung mit einem tiefverwurzelten Gefühl existenzieller Unruhe; die Geschichten sind geprägt von einer morbiden Atmosphäre und verschmelzen realistische mit unwirklichen Elementen, wodurch der literarische...

Das frühe Meisterwerk der Weird Fiction & Vorbild für H. P. Lovecraft

Wer das liest, verliert den Verstand - so ergeht es allen, die das Theaterstück »Der König in Gelb« auch nur zu Gesicht bekommen, denn das fatale Werk enthält eine grässliche Wahrheit. Dieser Klassiker der Horrorliteratur ist feinster Stoff für alle, die abgründiges Entsetzen lieben. Chambers' zehn Geschichten erzählen von Wahnsinn, Liebe, Krieg und anderen welterschütternden Dingen. Sie haben Großmeister H. P. Lovecraft tief beeindruckt und stark inspiriert. Die vollständige Ausgabe aus dem Jahr...