D'Outre Mort

D'Outre Mort is a novel written by Harriet Prescott Spofford. The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a young woman named Maud, who is haunted by the ghost of her deceased lover, Arthur. Maud is tormented by the presence of the ghost, who appears to her in various forms and locations, including her dreams.As the story progresses, Maud becomes increasingly obsessed with the ghost of Arthur and begins to lose touch with reality. She becomes convinced that she can communicate with the dead and starts to engage in dangerous and supernatural practices in an attempt to connect with Arthur.The novel explores themes of love, loss, grief, and the supernatural. It is a haunting and atmospheric tale that delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the human psyche. Spofford's writing is lyrical and evocative, creating a vivid and immersive world that draws the reader in from the very first page.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Classics Stories of Intellect, by Harriet Prescott Spofford. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900903.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.