Chambers' early novel explores the mysteries of the unknown. "Very genuine, though not without the typical mannered extravagance of the eighteen-nineties, is the strain of horror in the early work of Robert W. Chambers . . . One cannot help regretting that he did not further develop a vein in which he could so easily have become a recognised master." -- H.P. Lovecraft.
In Search of the Unknown by Robert W. Chambers is a supernatural novel first published in 1904. The story follows the protagonist, a man named George Wharton, as he embarks on an intellectual and emotional journey to explore the mysteries of the world. His quest leads him to uncover strange, eerie, and often unsettling experiences, with themes of the unknown, the occult, and the boundaries between reality and the supernatural.
The novel explores psychological and metaphysical themes, blending mystery, romance, and elements of horror. While not as well-known as some of Chambers’ other works, such as The King in Yellow, In Search of the Unknown reflects his interest in the eerie and the unexplained. The story is atmospheric, often focusing on the tension between rational thought and the unexplained forces at play.
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