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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Pierre Jules Th ophile Gautier (1811-1872) was a French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and literary critic. In the 1830 Revolution, he chose to stay with friends in the Doyenn district of Paris, living a rather pleasant bohemian life. He began writing poetry as early... Read Full Overview

"One of Cleopatra's Nights" from Th?ophile Gautier. French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and art and literary critic (1811-1872).

Traversant le Nil sur sa cange royale pour se rendre son palais d' t , Cl op tre s'ennuie horriblement. Me amoun, amoureux de la reine, est pris en train de l' pier dans son bain. Ayant le caprice d' tre cl mente, Cl op tre lui accorde une nuit orgiaque.

In the reign of Cleopatra, an insignificant young man is in love. Me amoun 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... Read Full Overview