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Schalken the Painter: A Gothic Tale of Artistic Obsession and Unholy Bargains(321 Library of Alexandria)

Schalken the Painter: A Gothic Tale of Artistic Obsession and Unholy Bargains(321 Library of Alexandria)

          
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What if your greatest masterpiece came at the cost of your soul?

In Schalken the Painter, J. Sheridan Le Fanu crafts a tale that haunts the boundary between art and the supernatural. Godfrey Schalken, a gifted but ambitious student of the real-life Dutch master Gerrit Dou, longs to marry his mentor's niece, Rose. Yet before he can act, she is offered in marriage to a stranger-an eerie, silent man whose wealth is matched only by his otherworldly presence.

After Rose disappears into this cursed union, Schalken's life descends into torment, haunted by visions and the unspoken question: What dark forces did he ignore in his pursuit of greatness?

This modern translation preserves Le Fanu's lush gothic style while sharpening the narrative for today's readers. A brooding meditation on art, power, and the supernatural, Schalken the Painter stands among the great haunted tales of the 19th century.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

  • A Gothic Tale of Artistic Ambition and Moral Collapse - Explore how the hunger for fame can blind even the most talented soul.
  • An Unholy Marriage Pact - Witness a love triangle that turns into a horror story of possession, silence, and the occult.
  • A Dark Vision of the Dutch Masters - Immerse yourself in the world of 17th-century Leiden, where shadows are more than just brushstrokes.
  • A Faithful Yet Reader-Friendly Translation - Carefully adapted to maintain atmosphere while enhancing clarity and pacing.

Perfect for fans of gothic fiction, supernatural horror, and historical ghost stories, Schalken the Painter is a timeless narrative about the sacrifices made for beauty-and the horrors that linger behind the canvas.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781806291397
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 1900
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 56
  • Series Title: 321 Library of Alexandria
  • Sub Title: A Gothic Tale of Artistic Obsession and Unholy Bargains
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1806291398
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 4 mm
  • Weight: 63 gr


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