The Green Fly and Other Stories

Robert Scheffer

Robert Scheffer (1863-1926) was one of the most interesting exponents of Decadent and Symbolist fiction. In the present book, “The Green Fly,” a tale of acute horror, is subsidized by three other pieces, the selection making more of the great author’s work available to an English speaking audience.

About the Author
Robert Scheffer (1863-1926) was born the son of a clergyman at Colmar Alsace. He became private secretary to Carmen Sylva Queen of Romania and later, in 1891, went to Paris to devote himself to literature, becoming a contributed to many of the leading magazines, including the Mercure de France and La Revue blanche. He produced numerous volumes of prose and verse, including Misère royale (1893), Hermeros (1899), and Les Frissonnantes (1905).

Paperback, 66 pages. Release date: October 10, 2023
ISBN-13: 978-1-64525-137-8
Price: US$10.00