Forgotten library under a single flickering gas lamp

A forgotten library, where books crumble to dust and spectral whispers fill the air, is illuminated by a single, flickering gas lamp. The scene evokes a profound sense of melancholic beauty and subtle horror. The style is reminiscent of gothic literature illustrations, with a focus on decaying textures and oppressive shadows. Imagine the atmospheric dread of a M.R. James ghost story rendered with the visual poetry of Arthur Rackham.