A dual narrative of beauty and horror from "summary" of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago was a spectacle of grandeur and innovation, a celebration of human achievement and progress. The White City, with its magnificent buildings and lush gardens, was a testament to the beauty and ingenuity of the time. Visitors from around the world marveled at the technological advancements on display, the dazzling lights and intricate designs that adorned every corner. However, beneath the surface of this dazzling facade lurked a darker reality, a shadowy world of deceit and depravity. H. H. Holmes, a charming and handsome doctor, used the fair as a hunting ground for his twisted desires. He built a hotel of horrors, a labyrinthine structure designed to trap and kill unsuspecting victims. The juxtaposition of this macabre tale against the backdrop of the fair creates a stark contrast, a collision of beauty and horror that is both mesmerizing and chilling. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is dr...
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