D'outre Mort
The story revolves around a romantic and tragic tale of two lovers, Gabrielle and Pierre, who are separated by social class and familial obligations. Gabrielle, a beautiful and alluring woman, is promised to marry a wealthy and elderly man, Monsieur de Rougemont, while Pierre, a poor but passionate artist, is deeply in love with her. Despite their strong feelings for each other, the societal pressures and expectations force them apart, leading to a tragic conclusion.
By Harriet Prescott Spofford · First published 1860 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Horror, Romanticism · 10,141 words
First lines
A mountain intervale all velveted in green, and half the verdure overlaid with gold by broad rays of sunset falling level through the pass, -- the hills, behind, a gray and gloomy encampment softened with wreaths of vapor and dim recesses of deepest purple, and here and there above the gaps a pale star trembling on the paler blue. In spite of the approaching night, there was a gay glad strength about the scene, so that all who saw it might have felt light at heart, as if the rocky rampart shut out the sorrows of the world and made the charmed valley an enchanted place.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harriet Prescott Spofford
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Gothic Fiction, Horror, Romanticism, Mystery, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 10,141 words
- Structure: 1 section, 169 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Gothic Fiction — The plot and themes revolve around dark, mysterious, and supernatural elements.
- Horror — The narrative includes elements designed to evoke fear and suspense.
- Romanticism — The writing style and themes reflect an emphasis on emotion and individualism.
- Mystery — The story involves solving a puzzling event or situation.
Tags
Gothic Fiction · Supernatural · Mystery · Romance · Tragedy · Dark Fantasy · Victorian Era · American Literature · 19th Century · Female Protagonist · Haunted House · Ghost Story