This collection of short stories by the celebrated French author Prosper Mérimée spans a wide variety of historical periods, from ancient Rome to 16th-century Scandinavia. The title story, 'Loki's the Blue Chamber', is a haunting tale of forbidden love and supernatural horror set against the backdrop of the French Wars of Religion. With its masterful storytelling, vivid characterization, and atmospheric settings, it is a must-read for fans of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.