The Mysterious Sketch by Erckmann-Chatrian

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Author Erckmann-Chatrian
Translator Wooff, Michael
Uniform Title L'esquisse mystérieuse. English
Title The Mysterious Sketch
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The Mysterious Sketch" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story intriguingly revolves around the life of a struggling painter named Christian Venius, who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a real murder case. The narrative explores themes of inspiration, the supernatural in art, and the thin line between imagination and reality, culminating in a suspenseful tale of mistaken identity and revelation. The plot follows Venius, who, while facing financial ruin, creates a haunting sketch of a murder scene that he conjures from a vivid yet inexplicable vision. After gaining the attention of a wealthy art collector, Baron Frederick Van Spreckdal, Venius finds himself accused of a real murder when the details of his drawing eerily match a crime that has been committed. As he grapples with the implications of his artwork and how it foretold a real-life event, Venius seeks clarity and redemption. The story escalates into a confrontation with the authorities, and Venius's fate hangs in the balance as he discovers the true identity of the real murderer through his drawing. Ultimately, this narrative invites readers to ponder the mysterious intersections of creativity and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories
Subject Artists -- Fiction
Subject Paranormal fiction
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