Fortunio; One Of Cleopatra��s Nights; King Candaules: The Works Of Theophile Gautier V8 (1907) is a collection of three short stories by the French author Theophile Gautier. The book is part of a larger series of Gautier's works and was originally published in 1907. The first story, Fortunio, tells the tale of a young man who falls in love with a mysterious woman who appears to him in his dreams. He becomes obsessed with finding her in real life and eventually discovers that she is a beautiful courtesan. The story explores themes of love, desire, and the power of imagination.The second story, One Of Cleopatra��s Nights, is set in ancient Egypt and follows the adventures of a young man who is invited to a party hosted by Cleopatra. He is tasked with solving a riddle and if he fails, he will be executed. The story is full of intrigue, romance, and suspense.The final story, King Candaules, is based on a Greek myth and tells the story of a king who becomes obsessed with showing off his beautiful wife to his friend. The consequences of his actions are tragic and the story explores themes of power, jealousy, and betrayal.Overall, Fortunio; One Of Cleopatra��s Nights; King Candaules: The Works Of Theophile Gautier V8 (1907) is a collection of three captivating and thought-provoking tales that showcase Gautier's skill as a storyteller. The book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and emotions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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