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The Mummy's Foot

The Mummy's Foot

Gautier, Theophile

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ISBN10: 1161507981
ISBN13: 9781161507980
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 18
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mummy's Foot is a short story by French author Theophile Gautier, originally published in 1840. The story follows the adventures of the narrator, a collector of curiosities, who acquires a mummified foot from an Egyptian tomb. However, the foot seems to have a strange power over him, causing him to experience vivid and unsettling dreams. He becomes obsessed with the foot and begins to investigate its origins, leading him on a journey through Parisian society and ultimately to a shocking discovery. The story is a classic example of Gothic horror, with its eerie atmosphere, supernatural elements, and exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. Gautier's vivid and evocative prose brings the story to life, immersing the reader in a world of mystery and intrigue.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume Two, by Theophile Gautier. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419181335.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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