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100 1 _aErckmann-Chatrian
245 1 2 _aL'esquisse mystérieuse
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-15
508 _aProduced by Michael John Wooff
520 _a"L'esquisse mystérieuse" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of art, inspiration, and the tension between reality and imagination. Set in Nuremberg, the story delves into the life of an impoverished painter grappling with financial struggles while trying to create meaningful art. The narrative combines elements of suspense and philosophical reflection, leading to an intriguing exploration of the consequences of creation and the dark alleys of the human psyche. The story follows Christian Vénius, a struggling artist who finds himself in dire financial straits and begins to sketch an eerie scene that encompasses murder and horror. After an unexpected visit from the wealthy judge, Baron Van Spreckdal, who buys the incomplete sketch, Christian's life takes a sudden, dark turn. He becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when the scene depicted in his drawing eerily parallels a real crime that has occurred. As the tale unfolds, Christian's frantic attempts to prove his innocence create a gripping narrative filled with tension and revelations, ultimately leading to an unexpected conclusion where fate and art intertwine in a chilling yet thought-provoking manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aArtists -- Fiction
653 _aParanormal fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35876
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