Synopses & Reviews
A book which examines, through a mix of essays and fiction, the legend of Bluebeard and his historical inspiration, the Satanist child-killer Gilles de Rais.
About the Author
Georges Bataille was a member of the Surrealist Group in the 1930s before splitting to publish his own magazine, Acephale. His books include Story of the Eye and Madame Edwarda.