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Schalken the Painter: A Gothic Tale of Artistic Obsession and Unholy Bargains
Paperback
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 321
ISBN13: 9781806291397
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 25 2025
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.15 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
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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