Publisher's Synopsis
This collection of enchanting tales spotlights the works of 5 outstanding French writers prominent during the 19th century. Included are Trilby, or the Elf of Argyll, by Charles Nodier, Th\u00e9ophile Gautier's The Amorous Dead Woman, as well as works by Prosper M\u00e9rim\u00e9e, Guy de Maupassant, and Villiers de l'Isle-Adam. Informative introduction and notes.
