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The talkers

By Robert W. Chambers
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A circle of affluent idlers forms an exclusive New York club where conversation substitutes for action, and the narrative interweaves their urbane evenings with the darker story of Sadoul, a cynical, itinerant intellectual who becomes obsessively infatuated with a withdrawn young stenographer. The plot traces his increasingly destructive attempts to possess her as he moves between Parisian and Manhattan milieus, while the book examines themes of disillusionment after the war, the art world's vanity, the corrosive effects of talk over work, and moral ambiguity in characters who are entertainingly brilliant yet morally compromised.

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Robert W. Chambers

Robert W. Chambers was an American author known for his contributions to the genres of fantasy, horror, and romance. He gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with works that often explore themes of love, beauty, and the supernatural. His notable book, "The King in Yellow," is a collection of short stories that has influenced the genre of weird fiction and inspired later writers, including H.P. Lovecraft. Chambers wrote extensively, producing novels and short stories, including titles such as "Ailsa Paige" and "In Search of the Unknown." His literary style is characterized by rich imagery and a focus on the emotional experiences of his characters.

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