Name: The Tree of Heaven
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Author: Robert W. Chambers
ISBN: 9781387875160

Type

Physical Book

Author

Robert W. Chambers

Publisher

Lulu.com

Year

2018

Language

English

Pages

172

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.26 kg.

ISBN13

9781387875160

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Tree of Heaven "

The Tree of Heaven is a third collection of short stories published after The King in Yellow, The Maker of Moons, and The Mystery of Choice in which Chambers returns to the weird genre. With a snowy nocturnal backdrop, the stories are light and humorous romantic tales mostly set in New York. This production is illustrated with the artwork of the 1907 edition and includes all stories therein.

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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