Histoires Incroyables, Tome I

A collection of fantastical tales written in the late 19th century. The book invites readers into a world of strange occurrences and the uncanny, exploring themes of the abnormal and mysterious through various interwoven narratives. The opening of the book begins with a preface that expresses the author’s fascination with the fantastic and offbeat nature of storytelling. He reminisces about his childhood and the intriguing story of a soldier, Cadet, who meets a tragic fate—alluding to the interplay between the real and the surreal. This reflection sets a tone for the collection, suggesting that the subsequent tales will delve into the extraordinary and psychologically complex, featuring characters who embody the ''anormal'' in their behaviors and experiences. The first story, ''Les Fous,'' begins to follow a man drawn into the mysterious timing and habitual behavior of his solicitor, Me Golding, hinting at deeper underlying tensions and strange events that await exploration in the narrative.