The Repairer of Reputations

The story revolves around a mysterious figure known as the Repairer of Reputations who offers to redeem compromised reputations for a hefty sum. The protagonist, a young man named Hildesheim, becomes entangled in the Repairer's web after his fiancée breaks off their engagement due to a scandalous rumor. As Hildesheim delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers dark secrets and deceitful schemes that threaten to destroy not only his own reputation but also those of others.

By Robert W. Chambers · First published 1895 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction · 2 chapters · 14,609 words

First lines

Ne raillons pas les fous; leur folie dure plus longtemps que la nôtre. Voilà toute la differénce.

What this Textopian page supports

The Repairer of Reputations is listed on Textopian as a novella by Robert W. Chambers, dated 1895 CE.

This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.

• Work type: Novella
• Author: Robert W. Chambers
• Date: 1895 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Weird Fiction, Psychological Fiction
• Length: 14,609 words
• Structure: 2 chapters, 282 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

Good citation fit

• Work identity for The Repairer of Reputations by Robert W. Chambers
• Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
• Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
• Readability and classroom-planning context
• Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph

Discussion starters

• What should a reader notice first when entering The Repairer of Reputations?
• How does this novella by Robert W. Chambers fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
• Where does Horror first become important in the reading?

Similar titles

• The Yellow Sign by Robert W. Chambers
• The Oblong Box by Edgar Allan Poe
• The Garden Of Death by Oscar Wilde
• Tangled Tales by Egerton Castle
• Dead And Gone by Ambrose Bierce
• Darkness by Irvin S. Cobb

Genres

• Horror — The narrative is filled with elements of fear, dread, and the supernatural.
• Fantasy — The story is set in an alternate reality and includes elements of the fantastical.
• Science Fiction — The narrative explores speculative future scenarios and technological advancements.
• Weird Fiction — The story combines elements of horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction, creating an eerie and uncanny atmosphere.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Detective Fiction · Short Stories · Collection · Psychological Thriller · Crime Fiction · Dark Fantasy · Weird Fiction · Gothic Horror · Supernatural

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II

More by Robert W. Chambers

• The Mask (1895)
• In the Court of the Dragon (1895)
• The Yellow Sign (1895)
• The Demoiselle d'Ys (1895)
• The Prophet's Paradise (1895)
• The Street of the Four Winds (1895)
• The Street of the First Shell (1895)
• The Street of Our Lady of the Fields (1895)
• All works by Robert W. Chambers