Robert W. Chambers
(1865-1933)
Robert W. Chambers is one of the most important writers of the Edwardian era. Born in Brooklyn, he studied art in New York and Paris. Later, he became an illustrator for magazines such as Life, Truth, and Vogue, but soon turned his talents to writing. His principal early works were of the horror genre, and are often hailed as classics. Then he tackled a series of historical novels, which were well-received and popular among young people. His fiction of the Edwardian period deals largely with the problems of social life. The Fighting Chance (1906) and Danger Mark (1909) explore alcoholism, while The Younger Set (1907) and Firing Line (1908) deal with divorce. In Search of the Unknown (1904) is a slow-paced novel concerning cryptozoology. Chambers adapted his fiction to the popular demand, and thus his work is of great interest to students of American cultural history. Many of his books were made into successful feature films. Chambers wrote from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M., and nobody ( not even his family) knew where his New York office was located. He was an avid collector of Oriental curios, old armor, and antique furniture. A full evaluation of his life and work is in slow progress.
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The Quarter [f|1894]
The Red Republic [f|1895]
8492,Q The
King In Yellow [s|1895]
# The
Maker Of Moons [s|1896]
With The Band [p|1896]
A King And A Few Dukes [f|1896]
* Lorraine [f|1897]
The Mystery Of Choice [s|1897]
Ashes Of Empire [f|1898]
The Cambric Mask [f|1899]
The Haunts Of Men [s|1899]
The Conspirators [f|1899]
Outsiders [f|1900]
Cardigan [f|1901]
The Shining Band [f|1901]
12279 The
Maid-At-Arms [f|1902]
The Maids Of Paradise [f|1902]
Outdoorland [f|1902]
Orchard-Land [f|1903]
River-Land [f|1904]
18668
In Search Of The Unknown [f|1904]
A Young Man In A Hurry.. [s|1904]
Forest-Land (aka: Hide And Seek In Forest Land) [f|1905]
Iole [f|1905]
The Reckoning [f|1905]
Mountain-Land [f|1906]
7492 The
Fighting Chance [f|1906]
13180 The
Tracer Of Lost Persons [f|1906]
The Tree Of Heaven [s|1907]
14852 The
Younger Set [f|1907]
Garden-Land [f|1907]
15654 The
Firing Line [f|1908]
Some Ladies In Haste [s|1908]
Special Messenger [f|1909]
18185 The
Danger Mark [f|1909]
10441 The
Green Mouse [f|1910]
11904
Ailsa Paige [f|1910]
13813,H The
Common Law [f|1911]
The Adventures Of A Modest Man [f|1911]
* Blue-Bird Weather
[f|1912]
Japonette [f|1912]
The Streets Of Ascalon [f|1912]
Iole [d|pro:1913]
The Business Of Life [f|1913]
The Gay Rebellion [f|1913]
8441 Between
Friends [f|1914]
Quick Action [f|1914]
4984,N The
Hidden Children [f|1914]
Anne's Bridge [f|1914]
Athalie [f|1915]
18515 Police!!
[f|1915]
Who Goes There [f|1915]
The Girl Philippa [f|1916]
The Better Man [s|1916]
Barbarians [f|1917]
* The Dark Star
[f|1917]
The Restless Sex [f|1918]
The Laughing Girl [f|1918]
5748 In
Secret [f|1919]
The Moonlit Way [f|1919]
The Crimson Tide [f|1919]
# The
Slayer Of Souls [f|1920]
The Little Red Foot [f|1921]
The Flaming Jewel [f|1922]
Eris [f|1923]
The Talkers [1923]
America [f|1924]
The Mystery Lady [f|1925]
The Hi-Jackers [f|1925]
Marie Halket [f|1926]
The Men They Hanged [f|1926]
The Drums Of Aulone [f|1927]
Beating Wings [f|1928]
The Rogue's Moon [f|1928]
The Sun Hawk [f|1929]
The Happy Parrot [f|1929]
The Mask.. [s|1929]
The Rake And The Hussy [f|1930]
The Painted Minx [f|1930]
Gitana [f|1931]
War Paint And Rouge [f|1931]
Whistling Cat [f|1932]
Whatever Love Is [f|1933]
Secret-Service Operator (UK: Spy Number 13) [f|1934]
The Young Man's Girl [f|1934]
The Gold Chase [f|1935]
Love And The Lieutenant [f|1935]
The Girl In Golden Rags [f|1936]
The Fifth Horseman [f|1937]
Smoke Of Battle [f|1938]
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