Publisher's Synopsis
Clarimonde (or La Morte Amoreuse) is a short story written by Théophile Gautier and published in 1836. A terrifying tale by Gautier written in first person. It narrates the story of a young priest, Romuald, who falls in love with a mysterious woman called Clarimonde. He goes through strange experiences after meeting her and she haunts him in his dreams. The author has captured the desires, emotions and feelings of the priest brilliantly. Spine-chilling!
