Main Enchantée

Main enchantée

by Gérard de Nerval

La Main enchantée, also known as "La Main de gloire," is a fantastical and macabre novella by Gérard de Nerval. This story, written with a darkly humorous tone, follows Eustache, a draper embroiled in a duel with his wife's nephew. Faced with the prospect of a deadly confrontation, Eustache seeks an unconventional advantage—a magical hand known as the 'Main de gloire' capable of rendering his opponent powerless. The novella blends elements of the supernatural, satire, and a touch of the grotesque, creating a darkly humorous and compelling tale.

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