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The narrator in bed, illustration from Le Horla
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The narrator in bed, illustration from Le Horla
CHT382605 The narrator in bed, illustration from Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant (1850-93) engraved by Georges Lemoine, Paris, Editions Albin Michel, c.1910 (wood engraving) by Julian-Damazy, William (1865-1930); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: narrateur au lit; short horror story written in 1887; fantastic literature; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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The Narrator's Haunting Encounter - A Glimpse into Madness and the Supernatural
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. This print captures a chilling moment from Guy de Maupassant's renowned short horror story, "Le Horla". The illustration, engraved by Georges Lemoine and brought to life by Julian-Damazy, William, takes us deep into the narrator's troubled psyche. In this eerie scene, we find the narrator confined to his bed. His face is etched with anguish as he grapples with an unseen force that possesses him. The dimly lit room adds to the atmosphere of suspense and fear that permeates every inch of this image. The presence of a ghostly figure standing beside the bed hints at supernatural elements at play. Is it a hallucination or an actual entity haunting our protagonist? The flickering candlestick casts long shadows on the walls, heightening both tension and mystery. As we delve deeper into this wood engraving, we are confronted with themes of self-image and identity. The duality represented here suggests a battle between sanity and madness or perhaps even an internal struggle against one's own fears. With its intricate details and masterful execution, this artwork transports us into a world where reality blurs with nightmares. It serves as a visual testament to Maupassant's ability to evoke terror in his readers through vivid descriptions of psychological torment. Step into this mesmerizing illustration from "Le Horla" if you dare – but be prepared for your imagination to
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