The King in Yellow
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 73,028 words
- Reading time
- 6 h 5 min
- Chapters
- 37
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2005
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This collection of short stories, published in 1895, explores themes of horror and psychological instability. The language reflects the formal style of the late nineteenth century, featuring complex sentence structures and a sophisticated vocabulary related to politics, military affairs, and urban development. Readers will encounter descriptive passages that require careful attention to detail. While the prose is elegant, the dense narrative style and historical references make this a challenging read for those who are still developing their proficiency in English.
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Subjects
- Short stories, American
- Horror tales, American
- United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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