The Werewolf of Paris (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Guy Endore
- First Published: 1933
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—occult
- Time of Work: 1849-1871
- Setting: Paris and rural France
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy, Magical and occult fantasy
- Subjects: Folkloric or magical people, France or French people, Murder or homicide, Nineteenth century, Prostitution or prostitutes, Paris, Werewolves
- Locales: France, Paris, France
The Plot
The Werewolf of Paris, Guy Endore’s best-known work, appeared in 1933 and created a sensation, going through numerous printings that unfortunately did not benefit the author, who reportedly sold the work for $750. The novel purports to be a scholarly expansion of a deposition by Aymar Galliez, a semi- invalid and former revolutionary Napoleonic supporter, composed for the trial of his nephew Bertrand Calliet. Bertrand is charged with attacking and biting a fellow soldier. The document recounts the life and violent exploits of Bertrand, who is a werewolf.
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