King in Yellow (part 2)

arts, books, fiction, society, culture · EN

Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) spent his formative years studying art in Paris during the late 1880s and early 1890s. Upon returning to America, he quickly gained fame for his romantic novels, but he ultimately became best known for “The King In Yellow,” a haunting collection of short stories that delve into the eerie and otherworldly. In this episode, we explore the latter tales of the collection, which shift gears to present straightforward love stories, richly infused with Chambers experiences as an artist in France. Join us as Peter Why brings these captivating narratives to life. This show includes AI-generated content.