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Moon-madness, and other fantasies

By Aimée Crocker Gouraud
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A suite of short fantasies and sketches that fuse glamour, exotic settings, and uncanny desire. Several pieces dramatize the allure of striking women or objects and the obsessions they inspire, tracing how infatuation can tip into jealousy, violence, or delirium. Narratives move between salons, gambling rooms, and Eastern interiors, alternating playful decadence with eerie irony. Recurring concerns include portraiture, fatal attraction, and nocturnal fever, with many stories converting romantic or aesthetic fascination into sudden tragedy or madness.

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Aimée Crocker Gouraud

Aimée Crocker Gouraud was an American author known for her imaginative and whimsical writing style. She gained recognition for her collection of stories titled "Moon-madness, and other fantasies," which showcases her ability to blend fantasy with elements of the surreal. Gouraud's work often reflects her fascination with the mystical and the eccentric, drawing readers into her unique literary world. Her contributions to literature highlight the creative spirit of her time, making her a notable figure in the realm of early 20th-century American fiction.

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