123: Rust Cohle & The Flat Circle - Philosophy of True Detective

Robert W. Chambers' "The Yellow King" is a collection of short stories, some of which are linked by the recurring motif of a play called "The King in Yellow," which drives readers to madness. The stories explore themes of decadence, artistic obsession, and the fragility of reality. Only the first few stories are explicitly weird fiction, while the rest vary in genre. "The Repairer of Reputations," the first story, is one of the most famous, presenting a disturbing vision of a future where a man becomes obsessed with the play. The book has had a lasting impact on the horror genre, influencing writers like H.P. Lovecraft and inspiring works such as HBO's "True Detective. "

The book details Zarathustra's descent from his mountain solitude to share his transformative ideas about humanity and existence. Nietzsche explores themes such as the rejection of traditional moral values, individualism, and the concept of the Overman. Zarathustra's interactions with various characters reveal his struggle to articulate his vision and confront prevailing societal values. The book also delves into the existential test of the eternal recurrence of the same and the importance of self-overcoming and personal transformation.