Publisher's Synopsis
Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath is a novel written by Ben Hecht. The book follows the story of a man named Fantazius Mallare, a recluse living in his own world of fantasies and nightmares. Mallare is an artist who creates grotesque and disturbing images that reflect his inner turmoil and obsessions. He lives in a mansion that he has turned into a labyrinth of secret rooms and hidden passages, where he indulges in his darkest desires. The novel is a surreal and disturbing journey into the mind of a tortured artist, exploring themes of madness, obsession, and the destructive power of the imagination. The story is told through a series of vignettes, each one delving deeper into Mallare's twisted psyche. Along the way, he encounters a cast of bizarre and grotesque characters, including a dwarf, a hermaphrodite, and a mad scientist. Hecht's writing style is poetic and dreamlike, with vivid descriptions that bring Mallare's twisted world to life. The book is a classic of early 20th-century literature, and its influence can be seen in the works of writers such as William S. Burroughs and David Lynch. With its dark and unsettling imagery, Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath is a haunting and unforgettable work of fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
