The King in Yellow: Audiobook
As an audiobook, The King in Yellow runs an estimated 6.7 hours (about 4.5 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 6.7 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 14 days |
| 1 hour / day | 7 days |
| 2 hours / day | 4 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 5 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 6.7 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 77% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 39% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners: a weekend-size listen at 6.7 hours (estimated).
About the book
Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel of supernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre, most notably H. P. Lovecraft. Its powerful combination of horror and lyrical prose has made it a classic, a masterpiece of weird fiction that endures to this day. There is a book that is shrouded in mystery. Some even say it's a myth. Within its pages is a play—one that brings madness and despair to all who read it. It is the play of the King in Yellow, and it will haunt you for the rest of your days. The King in Yellow is a collection of stories interwoven loosely by the elements of the play, including the central figure himself.
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is The King in Yellow as an audiobook?
The King in Yellow runs about 6.7 hours, our estimate from its 228 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 4.5 hours.
Is The King in Yellow free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
When was The King in Yellow first published?
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers was first published in 1895.
