The Repairer Of Reputations by Robert W. Chambers
In "The Repairer of Reputations," we delve into a disquieting alternate future where America has embraced authoritarianism and legalized suicide. The protagonist, whose grip on reality is questionable, believes himself heir to a secret imperial throne, influenced by a mysterious and possibly malevolent manuscript, "The King in Yellow." His delusions of grandeur and obsession with power lead him into a dark alliance with a sinister figure who claims the ability to repair tarnished reputations. As the narrative unfolds, the lines between sanity and madness blur, immersing the reader in a chilling exploration of ambition, perception, and the human psyche's fragility.
The 6140th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1895
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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