Gautier Théophile Book order

In the mid-19th century, Théophile Gautier embarked on a series of journeys across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, documenting his experiences in a series of captivating travelogues. From the bazaars of Cairo to the ruins of Athens, the deserts of Algeria to the canals of Venice, Gautier's vivid descriptions and keen insights offer a unique window into a world that has long since vanished. This collection of his finest travel writing is an enchanting tribute to the art of exploration and discovery.

"In the reign of Cleopatra, an insignificant young man is in love. MeIamoun is captivated by his beloved, but she seems unattainable. There is a reason why the handsome young fellow is barred from his quest. The one he wants is his queen. He stands on the outskirts of great ceremonies just to catch a glimpse of her. He dreams of her charms and fascinations constantly. One night, having followed her royal cangia along the Nile to a palace at the waters' edge, his obsession overtakes him - through an open window he fires an arrow with a note attached which bears the simple words "I love you." Will Cleopatra acknowledge him? What further feats of daring must he undertake to get near her? If he does, what could possibly happen? In this high-stakes undertaking, one thing is for sure - he will risk his life ... One of Cleopatra's Nights was first published with other novellas in a volume entitled A Tear of the Devil in 1839"--Cover description.

This 1856 novella from the master of fantasy and the supernatural, featuring one of the most hauntingly surreal denouements in nineteenth-century fiction, is a brilliant and witty examination of man's innermost fantasies and fears.

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