7 best short stories by Théophile Gautier - formato ePub

• Arria Marcella, 1831 a 1863 • La muerta enamorada, 1836 • Carta de Gautier a su madre desde • Soneto japonés • El nido de ruiseñores Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier fue un famoso poeta, dramaturgo,...

En el invierno de 1858, Théophile Gautier, "el poeta impecable, el perfecto mago de las letras francesas y maestro y amigo" de Charles Baudelaire, se desprende de la "nostalgia azur" que siente por el...

En 'Arria Marcella, Recuerdo de Pompeya' de Théophile Gautier, se nos presenta una novela que combina elementos de la narrativa romántica con la ambientación histórica detallada de Pompeya. Gautier logra...

Una de las obras más subversivas de la narrativa francesa del siglo XIX.Ofrecemos aquí la primera traducción al castellano de una de las obras más subversivas de la narrativa francesa del siglo XIX. La...

«Una antología que mezcla textos emblemáticos del antiguo Egipto fantástico con otros poco conocidos, desde la época faraónica hasta la actualidad». Jacinto Antón, El País Esta antología, que traza un...

De la mano de los más grandes maestros de la narrativa universal, esta exquisita selección propone un apasionante itinerario a través del sentimiento amoroso en sus múltiples variantes. Desde el Cantar...

El vampiro es un mito universal y atemporal que representa los impulsos e instintos humanos reprimidos más primitivos. Es el lado salvaje del hombre y por tanto está en continuo conflicto con el lado...

I. Avatar:  Au singulier docteur Balthazar Cherbonneau, revenu des Indes et recommandé par sa mère, Octave de Saville avoue qu'il meurt d'amour pour la comtesse Prascovie Labinska rencontrée à Florence....

Une très belle histoire d'amour se déroulant dans la fascinante Egypte ancienne.  

Un égyptologue découvre, dans une tombe inviolée de pharaon, la momie d'une femme superbe, et le récit, en hiéroglyphes, de son histoire : elle s'appelle Tahoser ; avant d'être reine d'Egypte elle a aimé...

Eliante est terriblement jalouse de la marquise, qui est en possession d'un petit bichon extraordinaire. Fanfreluche est adorable, intelligent, bien éduqué, raffiné... La jeune fille est tellement éprise...

Traversant le Nil sur sa cange royale pour se rendre à son palais d'été, Cléopâtre « s'ennuie horriblement. » Meïamoun, amoureux de la reine, est pris en train de l'épier dans son bain. Ayant le caprice...

Âgé de soixante-six ans, le vieux Romuald raconte à un autre ecclésiastique, qu'il nomme « frère », les faits étranges qui ont suivi son ordination. Alors jeune desservant d'une cure de campagne, il vit...

L'Âme de la maison est une nouvelle fantastique de Théophile Gautier publiée pour la première fois dans son intégralité en novembre 1839 dans La Presse.

Octave de Saville meurt d'un amour éperdu - mais sans espoir - pour Prascovie Labinska, comtesse lithuanienne rencontrée à Florence. Quand un docteur revenu des Indes l'invite à échanger son enveloppe...

Non loin du Nil, dans la vallée de Biban-el-Molouk, un jeune aristocrate anglais, lord Evandale, et un égyptologue allemand, le docteur Rumphius, découvrent, grâce à l'aide d'un escroc grec dénommé Argyropoulos,...

He was once the youngest Martial Emperor of the Feiyun Empire, but fell victim to the treachery of his second brother, Yun Tianhuang, who poisoned him. Ultimately, he was reborn through nirvana in the...

He was once the youngest Martial Emperor of the Feiyun Empire, but fell victim to the treachery of his second brother, Yun Tianhuang, who poisoned him. Ultimately, he was reborn through nirvana in the...

Shadows of Serenity: A Family's Battle for Truth weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and resilience set against the backdrop of a small town cloaked in mystery.Ethan Caldwell, a former military doctor...

Discover a Story of Love, Sacrifice, and ResilienceLegacy of Sacrifice by Anant Ram Boss is a moving tale of Hori, a farmer determined to secure a better future for his family in the face of generational...

"SOME WALLS HOLD MORE THAN SECRETS""Pretty bodies in a rowBeneath the old wainscotingDidn't Mother ever tell you?Don't' you know?You cannot save what's rotting?Betsy and Jake are about to make the biggest...

Not every treasure is made of gold or diamond, nor does every adventure pursue wealth. In this intriguing story, a group of people will embark on a journey to hidden lands full of wonders, in search of...

If the floods don't get you, the gangs will It's the year 2025. A teenage boy accompanies his father into the Central London Floodzone for the first time. Warren Smith is excited about travelling into...

How many chances does a man deserve? Lauren battles with this question after she becomes involved with Ewan. He is good-looking, funny, kind, and caring, but he has a female best friend who makes her...

"Tales by the Fire: Stories for a Magical Christmas Eve" is a heartwarming collection of enchanting short stories, perfect for cozy winter nights by the fire. From mischievous elves to talking snowmen,...

GRACE--=()=-- When I was offered the opportunity to move to England, I hesitated. Not because I wouldn't love it, but because of my parents. Their fights can get problematic and I wouldn't be there to...

A short story involving an undead prince bound to life by an oath. A treacherous best friend suborned by a succubus. And a sister in peril. Can Tanag rescue his sister from Arrin's clutches before the...

He was once the youngest Martial Emperor of the Feiyun Empire, but fell victim to the treachery of his second brother, Yun Tianhuang, who poisoned him. Ultimately, he was reborn through nirvana in the...

Notcho's Christmas Adventures: Tails of Howl-iday MysteryGet ready to wag your way into the holiday spirit with Notcho's Christmas Adventures! This enchanting collection of tail-wagging tales, heartwarming...

She is searching for her brother.  The shadows are looking for someone to trap.When Linda Gerini's brother vanished six years ago while investigating the mysterious and abandoned Casseriani Terminal,...

Odysseia'nn MO 800 ila 600 yllar arasnda yazld düünülmektedir. Manzum eser lyada'nn devam niteliindedir ve Yunan kahraman Odysseus'un Truva'nn düüünden sonra vatan thaka'ya yapt maceralarla dolu uzun...

When a snowstorm traps Taylor, a star defenseman, and Alice, the coach's daughter, in a cozy cabin over the holidays, the magic of the season works its charm. With the outside world blanketed in snow,...

A security guard, a mercenary, a lawyer, a thief, and a reanimated mummy walk up to a food truck… Elizabeth "Eliza" Cunningham has always known what she wants, whether tha's a medal in an Olympics qualifier...

Deep in the heart of an isolated forest, 14-year-old girl lives in isolation, mastering 'The Game'—a deadly ritual passed down by her fanatical mother. Driven by the sinister whispers of a dark god, she...

Feel the NEED for SPEED?On the track, ride along with rivals, Niki Madera and Shu Wheeler as they compete in an adrenalin-fueled season of Formula 1 racing. Every legendary track from the tight city streets...

Can a small-town artist find the courage to chase his dreams with a little help from above?Noah Bennett's life revolves around his ice skate rental business and avoiding his parents' disappointment. But...

A dead body near an alley dumpster, puts Jynx back in the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons.A knife in the chest of the Vice Mayor wasn't how Jynx wanted to finish out her night. To be fair, it probably...

It was starting to seem as though Harvey would never find a loving home. This SHORT STORY has previously been published in Words Worth Reading Issue 1.

Arabella's Christmas Eve out on the town turns to disaster when she drags her best friend, Jenson the wereshark, down to the beach for a calming swim.A swim? Absolutely.Calming? ...Not exactly.With lives...

She's only here for a week, but I'm determined to turn that week into forever. AlexWhen cut-throat lawyer Jade stumbles onto my tree farm, looking like she's never held an axe in her life, I figure she's...

This captivating story is set in Malawi during the 1980s—a beautiful and vibrant country known for its pristine lake, lush rainforests, savannas, and arid, baked clay scrubland. It is an adventure wonderland...

I planned to get an in, to the Kings of Sin Clubhouse.Stay under the radar.Learn information.Survive.I came for vengeance.Not friendship. Not a family. Not loveYet here I am, drowning in all of those...

A Christmas-themed television special is coming to the Cotswolds. And it could change everything… Tallis Harlow is reeling from the discovery of her husband's infidelity, but thankfully she has her job...

Welcome to Nicolet, a picturesque town nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, where love, healing, and second chances bloom amidst the gentle waves and quiet beauty of nature. This heartwarming series...

Elena Vaughan has vowed never to fall in love again. As a top marketing executive at one of the world's leading record labels, she has everything under control—until Sam Martin, Canada's rising pop sensation,...

What was drowned will be drowned again… Marine archaeologist Dr. Evelyn Price has spent her life uncovering the mysteries of the deep ocean. But when a violent storm uncovers an ancient timber circle...