An Art Shop in Greenwich Village by Ray Cummings

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Author Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957
Title An Art Shop in Greenwich Village
Original Publication United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.
Note Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary "An Art Shop in Greenwich Village" by Ray Cummings is a short fiction story written in the early 20th century. This work explores the mysterious and sinister world of an art shop in Greenwich Village, where the protagonist encounters an old man with questionable artistic intentions. The primary topic revolves around the boundaries of art, creativity, and the moral implications of using life as a source for creating art. The narrative unfolds as the main character visits a dimly lit art shop, captivated by the peculiar and unsettling ambiance. He engages the decrepit shopkeeper, who entices him with tales of a mysterious painter named Pedro Vasquez y Carbajál. As the protagonist is led deeper into the old man's world, he uncovers the horrifying reality that the painter uses the life essence of a young girl, Malella, to create a painting. This revelation leads to a tense confrontation, where the protagonist recognizes his duty to protect Malella from the exploitative nature of the old painter, culminating in a dramatic escape that emphasizes themes of rescue and moral responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Art dealers -- Fiction
Subject Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67229
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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