Rue Barée by Robert W. Chambers

The story revolves around a mysterious and beautiful woman who appears in the lives of two men, causing them to become obsessed with her. The novel explores themes of love, desire, and the supernatural, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

By Robert W. Chambers · First published 1897 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 5 chapters · 9,702 words

First lines

"For let Philosopher and Doctor preach

Of what they will and what they will not, -- each Is but one link in an eternal chain That none can slip nor break nor over-reach."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Robert W. Chambers
• Date: 1897 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure
• Length: 9,702 words
• Structure: 5 chapters, 206 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Romance — The narrative primarily revolves around a love story between the main characters.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and includes references to real historical events.
• Adventure — The plot involves the characters embarking on a journey with various challenges and obstacles.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Detective Fiction · Crime · Investigation · Murder · New York City · Upper Class · Society · Wealth · Privilege

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V

More by Robert W. Chambers

• The Repairer of Reputations (1895)
• The Mask (1895)
• In the Court of the Dragon (1895)
• The Yellow Sign (1895)
• The Demoiselle d'Ys (1895)
• The Prophet's Paradise (1895)
• The Street of the Four Winds (1895)
• The Street of the First Shell (1895)
• All works by Robert W. Chambers