Gérard de Nerval - The Hand of Glory - One-page summary

- Gérard de Nerval - The Enchanted Hand (or The Hand of Glory) - Summary: Published in 1832, this fantastical and macabre tale takes place in the picturesque Paris of the late 16th century (during the reign of King Henry IV of France). Nerval blends dark humor, esotericism, and folklore to recount the downfall of a man who falls victim to his own lust for power.