Name: The Reckoning
SKU: 58215059
Price: 24.64 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Robert W. Chambers
ISBN: 9781726444798

Type

Physical Book

Author

Robert W. Chambers

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

250

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.4 cm

Weight

0.37 kg.

ISBN13

9781726444798

Synopsis "The Reckoning"

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. Robert William Chambers (1865-1933) was an American artist and writer. According to some estimates, Chambers was one of the most successful literary careers of his period, his later novels selling well and a handful achieving best-seller status. Many of his works were also serialized in magazines. The Reckoning (The Cardigan Series #4) Return to a time when the streets of New York were traveled on horseback during the Revolutionary War. The 4th novel in a series, The Reckoning follows the passions of Lady Elsin Grey and Carus Renault amidst the battles of frontiersmen, Continental troops, and Iroquois. 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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