Clarimonde
Clarimonde is a vampire fiction and horror story collection by Théophile Gautier. Readers will find themes of vampires.
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About Clarimonde
"Clarimonde" by Théophile Gautier is a short story published in 1836. A young priest named Romuald encounters a beautiful woman on his ordination day, igniting a forbidden passion that conflicts with his religious vows. When he later discovers she is a vampire, he faces an impossible choice between his sacred duties and his deepest desires. This Gothic tale explores the boundaries between life and death, dream and reality, as Romuald lives a double existence torn between two irreconcilable worlds.
Free audiobook
Clarimonde — LibriVox recording, 1 h 23 min in 2 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Clarimonde?
Clarimonde was written by Théophile Gautier.
What genre is Clarimonde?
It is usually shelved as Vampire Fiction, Horror and Classic Fantasy.
Is Clarimonde free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Clarimonde?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 23 min.
What books are similar to Clarimonde?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, Carmilla and The Vampyre.
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