Théophile Gautier's story "Clarimonde" (also known as "La Morte amoureuse") is one of his most famous and widely read works. Published in 1836, it is a Gothic novella that combines elements of romance, horror, and the supernatural.
Théophile Gautier (1811-1872) was a French poet, novelist, critic, and journalist who played a significant role in the devel…