Artist André Fortis is the victim of a strange curse that suddenly and unexpectedly turns him into an entirely different man, with his own life, artistic styles and preoccupations, thus splitting his existence into two separate lives -- his and the Other's. Can he be cured by the mysterious Dr. Klipper who claims to have invented devices that can read the human brain through the skull like an open book? Jules Clarétie's Obsession (1908) deals with the psychological anomaly that would nowadays be called multiple personality syndrome in the tradition ...

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The Crime of the Boulevard is a novel written by Jules Claretie, originally published in 1897. The story is set in Paris and revolves around a murder that takes place on the famous Boulevard des Capucines. The victim is a wealthy and well-known businessman, and the suspects are many, including his wife, his business partner, and various other acquaintances. The investigation is led by a determined police detective who is determined to solve the case and bring the killer to justice. Along the way, the detective encounters a variety of colorful characters and ...

Elisa Mercoeur: Hyppolyte De La Morvonnais George Farcy, Charles Dovalle, Alphonse Rabbe (1864) est un roman historique �����crit par Claretie, Jules. L'histoire se d�����roule en France pendant la R�����volution fran�����aise et suit les aventures d'Elisa Mercoeur, une jeune femme ambitieuse qui cherche ������ s'�����lever dans la soci�����t�����. ...

French Celebrities: Part 2 (1883) is a book written by Jules Claretie that delves into the lives of famous French celebrities. This second part of the series continues where the first left off, providing readers with an in-depth look at the lives of notable French figures such as Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Gustave Flaubert. Claretie's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with fascinating anecdotes and insights into the personalities of these famous individuals. The book offers a glimpse into the cultural and intellectual landscape ...