Name: A Young Man in a Hurry, and Other Short Stories
Price: 23.02 EUR
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Author: Robert W. Chambers
ISBN: 9781725927735

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A Young Man in a Hurry, and Other Short Stories

Type

Physical Book

Author

Robert W. Chambers

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

182

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm

Weight

0.27 kg.

ISBN13

9781725927735

Synopsis "A Young Man in a Hurry, and Other Short Stories"

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. A collection of short stories by Robert W. Chambers, author of The King in Yellow. A collection of light romantic tales in which Chambers' love of fishing and hunting and natural scenery prevails. The stories are all set in America. The title story is a comedy of coincidence with an atmospheric setting of nocturnal snow in New York. Includes vintage illustration!

Robert W. Chambers

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American writer known for his tales of horror and mystery. He published The King in Yellow (1895), a collection of short stories that influenced fantasy and horror literature, with elements that later inspired writers like H.P. Lovecraft. Although he initially excelled in macabre and supernatural fiction, his career took a turn towards romantic and historical novels, with titles like The Tracer of Lost Persons (1906) and The Dark Star (1917)

His work combines cosmic horror with the literary decadence of the late 19th century. The King in Yellow remains his most recognized book, particularly for its impact on horror mythology. Despite having written numerous novels, his legacy focuses on the influence he had on the horror genre.

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