The Fleece Of Gold

By Théophile Gautier

Book Overview

The Fleece of Gold is a novel written by Theophile Gautier, originally published in French in 1877 under the title ""Le Roman de la Momie"". The English translation, published in 1886, tells the story of a young Frenchman named Paul who travels to Egypt to study the ancient civilization. While there, he becomes enamored with a beautiful woman named Tahoser, who is the daughter of a high priest. However, Tahoser is already engaged to a powerful prince, and their forbidden love leads to a series of dangerous and thrilling adventures.The novel is set in the 19th century, but includes flashbacks to ancient Egypt, where the story of Tahoser and her lover, the prince, unfolds. Gautier's vivid descriptions of the landscape and architecture of Egypt transport the reader to a time and place that is both exotic and mysterious. The Fleece of Gold is a romantic and adventurous tale, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and sacrifice. Gautier's skillful storytelling and attention to detail make this novel a classic of French literature.And yet Gretchen, although daintier and more refined, really bore a striking resemblance to the Magdalen of Antwerp Cathedral, and Tiburce's imagination might well rest upon her without going astray. It would have been hard for him to find a more magnificent body for the phantom of his painted mistress.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419162446
• ISBN13: 9781419162442
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.6" x 9.2"