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Tales before supper : from Théophile Gautier and Prosper Mérimée
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Tales before supper : from Théophile Gautier and Prosper Mérimée

Date1887
Names
(translator)
(author of introduction)
Alternate Title
  • Tales before supper : from Théophile Gautier and Prosper Mérimée
  • Gems from the French
FormatBook
Notes
Told in English by Myndart Verelst and delayed with a proem by Edgar Saltus. Contains Avatar by Théophile Gautier and The Venus of Ille by Prosper Mérimée.
Medium
Books
DimensionsCover size: 17 cm x 11 cm (6 11/16 in. x 4 5/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceGift of Bob Knowlton.
CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131118708924D
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