Resultados de "Thèophile Gautier" en Todas las categorias

Puede una mujer hacer cambiar tanto a un hombre? La Muerta Enamorada:Justo en el momento que el joven seminarista iba a cumplir su sueño y ordenarse como sacerdote, una mujer como no había visto nunca, bellísima le cautivó completamente con su mirada.

No sabía si era un angel o - y desde ese momento su vida iba a cambiar radicalmente, sucumbiendo salvajemente a los placeres del mundo, de la mano de aquella mujer.El simple hecho de pensar en ella, ya le atenazaba el corazón con ese precioso dolor del amor prohibido.

A terrifying and macabre collection of anatomically inspired stories by the masters of gruseome fiction.

The Victorians were obsessed with Egyptology and mummies. It was during the second half of the 19th century that many of the most significant archeological finds were made in Egypt, and stories of the revenge of the mummies on anyone raiding their tombs, stealing their treasures or unwrapping their corpses abounded. This collection brings together the best and scariest short stories of the period, featuring vengeance-seeking mummies, bandaged zombies, pharaonic ghosts and ancient curses.

Sous Louis XIII, Le Baron de Sigognac s'ennuie dans son grand château en ruine, lorsqu'une troupe de théâtre frappe à sa porte et demande à se loger pour la nuit. Il accepte alors de les accueillir chez lui. Le lendemain, le Baron décide de prendre la route avec eux. Une série d'aventures...

Un amour fou prend possession d’un jeune homme qui vient d’être ordonné prêtre, seulement la belle élue de son cœur meurt quelques jours plus tard. Mais son fantôme se réveille pour pourchasser son amoureux, depuis l’au-delà. Cette histoire semble avoir été écrite par un fantôme revenu dans le siècle pour dévorer son âme-sœur. Elle est désormais également lue par un fantôme, la voix de Pierre-François Garel jette un voile sépulcral à travers une interprétation que l’on qualifierait, avec raison, de maligne.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that are difficult to achieve elsewhere. The Gothic short story is one of the most enduring of genres. In this volume we explore works by classic authors from all corners of Europe as they explore and exploit narratives with their undeniable talents.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting fusion of French elegance and English accessibility with "Poems to Recite." In this audiobook, the poetic beauty of the French language weaves seamlessly into the practicality of English, offering a truly delightful experience. Discover the transformative power of reciting poetry - a journey that enhances reading fluency, boosts confidence, and deepens comprehension. Unlike typical translations that may lose the original's essence, William Clark presents a unique approach.

Der junge Mönch Romuald wird des Nachts an das Lager einer Sterbenden gerufen. Zwar kommt er zu spät, um ihr noch die letzte Ölung zu spenden, jedoch willigt er ein, wenigstens die Totenwache zu halten.

"Elle était assise dans une bergère au coin de la cheminée, et ne paraissait pas le moins du monde prendre part à ce qui se passait autour d'elle..."

Gautier's marvellous tale of purchasing an old mummified foot in a bric-a-brac shop in Paris, which the merchant claims once belonged to the daughter of the Pharaoh himself. A likely story, indeed! But in a strange vision later that night, a beautiful but sad young woman appears in his room, dressed in odd attire... and oddest of all, the girl's foot is missing. In the dream, he restores the mummified foot to its rightful owner, and in her gratitude, she takes him to ancient Egypt to meet her father the Pharaoh.

When little Hans dies of the croup, his mother uses all her scant wealth to ensure him a proper burial. She spins the thread for his shroud and has a beautiful little coffin made. But while she is out, the rats gnaw at little Hans's leather slippers and the dead child has nothing for his feet. Hans' mother makes him a pair of shoes from her last loaf of bread. But after the child is buried, the ghostly child reappears night after night weeping. The bread shoes are preventing him from entering heaven. But the local priest comes up with a plan.

An enchanting collection of some of the greatest short stories ever written by notable French authors.