From the erotic awakening of “The Adolescent” through “The Poet,” a piercing recollection of the mad genius Gérard de Nerval, the great friend of Gautier’s youth, My Fantoms celebrates the senses and illuminates the strange ...
During the time of Louis VIII Captain Fracasse was a soldier whose adventures portray bouts of chivalry, courage and a sense of adventure. The book has been described as a mystery fairy tale in which everyone lives happily ever after.
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An influential novelist's shocking tale of sexual deception draws readers into the bedrooms and boudoirs of a French château in a compelling exploration of desire and sexual intrigue.
A collection of short stories by Theophile Gautier, including the following: TO THE READER, ONE OF CLEOPATRA'S NIGHTS, CLARIMONDE, ARRIA MARCELLA, THE MUMMY'S FOOT, OMPHALE: A ROCOCO STORY, KING CANDAULES.