The King in Yellow

"The King in Yellow" is a collection of short stories written by Robert W. Chambers, first published in 1895. The stories are linked by a fictional play of the same name, which drives readers to madness. The themes explore the interplay between art, madness, and the supernatural, influencing later writers like H.P. Lovecraft. The eerie imagery of a mysterious figure known as the King in Yellow has become a symbol of horror and despair. The book is notable for blending aesthetics with psychological terror, and it has left a lasting impact on the genre of weird fiction.