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The King in Yellow. By Robert W. Chambers FULL Audiobook
"The King in Yellow" by Robert W. Chambers is a captivating collection of interconnected stories that blend elements of fantasy, horror, and romance. Let me delve into the intriguing world of Carcosa and the enigmatic King in Yellow.

1. The Premise:
The book revolves around two central themes:
The Banned Book: Within the fictional universe, there exists a sinister, forbidden tome known as "The King in Yellow." Anyone who reads it faces moral corruption or spiritual destruction.
The Cosmic Influence: The book's premise extends to an almost unknown truth—the existence of an actual "King in Yellow" from beyond the stars. This mysterious entity's baleful influence on human life is more pervasive than anyone imagines.

2. The Setting:
The action unfolds in a world where an imperial dynasty has established itself on Earth. This dynasty hails from the alien planet (or city) of Carcosa, nestled in the Hyades star cluster within the constellation of Taurus.
In Carcosa, "twin suns sink behind the lake," "black stars rise in the night sky," and "strange moons circle through the skies." Earth has become the concern of the King in Yellow.

3. The Stories:
"The Repairer of Reputations": Hildred Castaigne believes his cousin Louis is the legitimate heir to the "Imperial Dynasty of America." His plot to eliminate Louis and his fiancée leads to his confinement in an asylum.
"The Mask": Sculptor Boris Yvrain invents a liquid that preserves living matter as perfectly molded sculpture. Unfortunately, it kills as it preserves. The King in Yellow's influence takes hold, leading to tragedy.
"The Court of the Dragon": While this story only briefly references Carcosa and the King in Yellow, it sets the stage for the next tale.
"The Yellow Sign": The most extensive exploration of Chambers' premise. A painter and his model encounter a pasty, sluglike night watchman. Nightmares ensue, and a strange gold pin—the yellow sign—binds them to the King in Yellow.

4. The Transition:
The book begins with supernatural horror and weird fiction but gradually shifts toward a more light-hearted tone. The later stories focus on romance, devoid of horror or supernatural elements.

In summary, "The King in Yellow" weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of forbidden knowledge, cosmic forces, and the haunting allure of Carcosa. Its legacy endures, leaving readers both intrigued and unsettled ..


00:00:00 Epigraph
00:01:15 The King in Yellow. The Repairer of Reputations
01:16:39 The Mask
01:56:08 In the Court of the Dragon
02:16:09 The Yellow Sign
02:59:29 The Demoiselle d’Ys
03:34:05 The Prophets’ Paradise
03:40:59 The Street of the Four Winds
03:55:27 The Street of the First Shell
05:11:03 The Street of Our Lady of the Fields
06:34:42 Rue Barrée