The Romance of the Mummy (1860) - Gautier Theophile

The Romance of the Mummy is a novel written by French author Theophile Gautier and first published in 1860. The story is set in 19th century Paris and follows the adventures of a young man named Albert, who becomes obsessed with a beautiful Egyptian mummy named Ta�����a.Albert is a wealthy and cultured young man who is fascinated by ancient Egypt and its mysteries. When he discovers the mummy of Ta�����a in a museum, he becomes entranced by her beauty and begins to research her history. As he delves deeper into her past, he becomes convinced that she was once a real woman who was cursed by the gods and turned into a mummy.Albert's obsession with Ta�����a leads him on a dangerous journey through the streets of Paris and into the world of ancient Egyptian magic. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a mad scientist, a beautiful dancer, and a mysterious Egyptian priest.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of horror, romance, and mystery. Gautier's vivid descriptions of ancient Egypt and its mythology bring the story to life, while his exploration of the themes of love, death, and the supernatural make the novel a timeless classic.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.

EAN: 9781104326852