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The Mummy’s Foot

The Mummy’s Foot

Théophile Gautier / Tim Zengerink

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Editorial:
muze Publishing
Año de edición:
2025
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781806292028
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What if a simple antique could summon the wrath of the ancient dead?In Théophile Gautier’s The Mummy’s Foot, the boundary between history and horror shatters with one impulsive purchase. A collector fascinated by the macabre finds himself entangled in a supernatural encounter after acquiring an Egyptian relic: the severed and adorned foot of a royal mummy. As dreams blend with reality, he is whisked away into a spectral realm, face to face with the princess to whom the relic once belonged. What begins as intrigue spirals into a spiritual reckoning as the dead reclaim what is theirs-and leave behind a harrowing message for the living. This modern translation breathes new life into Gautier’s evocative prose, preserving its gothic elegance while making it accessible for today’s readers. A brief yet unforgettable classic, this tale delivers an eerie blend of beauty, mysticism, and dread.What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:A Forgotten Horror Classic - One of the earliest and most atmospheric mummy tales in gothic literature.A Collector’s Nightmare - When curiosity turns into a supernatural confrontation.Ancient Egypt Meets 19th-Century Paris - A compelling cultural and temporal collision.A Gothic Parable - Meditations on respect for the dead, the sacred, and the unknowable.Experience the haunting elegance of Gautier’s vision in this vivid new adaptation-perfect for lovers of gothic horror, supernatural fiction, and tales of ancient revenge.

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