The Averoigne Chronicles: The Complete Averoigne Stories of Clark Ashton Smith Smith Clark Ashton
The Averoigne Chronicles: The Complete Averoigne Stories of Clark Ashton Smith Smith Clark Ashton The California poet and fantaisiste Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961) created many imaginary worlds, but…
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The Averoigne Chronicles: The Complete Averoigne Stories of Clark Ashton Smith Smith Clark Ashton
The California poet and fantaisiste Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961) created many imaginary worlds, but none so imbued with terror and strangeness as the realm of Averoigne, set in medieval France. "A Night in Maln ant" introduces the cycle, where a traveler to Averoigne finds himself falling under the sway of the dead Lady Mariel. In the dozen tales of this cycle, Smith found a convenient means to indulge his taste for some of the venerable motifs of supernatural fiction-the witch, the sorcerer, the lamia, the quest for eternal life-while also incorporating elements of anti-religious satire and eroticism.
"The Maker of Gargoyles" tells of gargoyles that may come to life and wreak havoc on the populace. "The Holiness of Azedarac" features the Bishop of Nimes, who in spite of his impiety becomes a saint. "The Disinterment of Venus" is a pungent satire on the
The Complete Stories
The Complete Stories
The Complete Stories
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