La Vénus d'Ille
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La Vénus d'Ille ([la venys dij], "The Venus of Ille") is a short story by French writer Prosper Mérimée. It was written in 1835 and published in 1837. It tells the story of a statue of Venus that comes to life and kills the son of its owner, whom it believes to be its husband. This is based on a popular medieval story, of which William of Malmesbury wrote the earliest known version.[1]
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"La Venus D'Ille" | |
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Short story by Prosper Mérimée | |
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Country | France |
Language | French |
Genre(s) | Fantasy, horror |
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Published in | 1835 |
Publication date | 1837 |
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