Stronger Than Death Or Spirit (1890)

Stronger Than Death Or Spirit is a novel written by the French author Theophile Gautier and was first published in 1890. The story revolves around the character of Gisele, a young and beautiful woman who is known for her exceptional singing voice. Gisele is deeply in love with her fianc�����, but tragedy strikes when he dies suddenly.Gisele's grief is so profound that she becomes obsessed with the idea of finding a way to bring him back to life. She turns to the occult and begins to practice black magic, hoping to summon his spirit from the afterlife. As she delves deeper into the dark arts, Gisele's obsession takes a dangerous turn, and she becomes increasingly isolated from the world around her.The novel is a haunting exploration of love, loss, and the human desire to defy death. Gautier's prose is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of Gisele's descent into madness. The themes of the book are timeless and universal, making it a classic of French literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.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.