In "Jettatura," Théophile Gautier immerses readers into a world steeped in superstition, love, and the supernatural, encapsulating the complexities of human emotion through his lush, poetic prose. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Naples, the novella interweaves themes of fate and fear, reflecting the cultural belief in the malevolent powers of the evil eye. Gautier's masterful use of vivid ima...