Length8h 7m
About this audiobook
This collection of weird fiction centers on a fictional play that drives its readers to madness and despair. The stories in the first half establish a terrifying mythology involving the King in Yellow and the phantom city of Carcosa, blending decadent romance with cosmic horror. The prose is rich and poetic, creating a haunting atmosphere of inevitable doom and forbidden beauty. It is a landmark work in the genre, influencing the development of the Cthulhu Mythos and modern supernatural horror.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (60.1K)
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GenreHorror, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Repairer Of Reputations
7The Street Of The Four Winds
2The Mask
8The Street Of The First Shell
3In The Court Of The Dragon
9The Street Of Our Lady Of The Fields
4The Yellow Sign
10Rue Barrée
5The Demoiselle D'ys
11IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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6The Prophets' Paradise
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