""Tales Before Supper: And Delayed With A Proem"" is a collection of short stories written by the French author Theophile Gautier and translated into English by Edgar Saltus. The book was originally published in 1887 and contains seven tales that explore themes such as love, death, and the supernatural. The stories are written in a romantic style and are set in various locations, including Paris, Italy, and Spain. The book also includes a prologue...