The Romance Of The Mummy (1860)

by Théophile Gautier

Book Overview

The Romance of the Mummy is a novel written by Theophile Gautier in 1860. The story revolves around the discovery of the mummy of an Egyptian princess named Tahoser, who was buried alive for betraying her lover, the high priest of Osiris. The mummy is brought to Paris, where it is purchased by a young Frenchman named Albert, who becomes obsessed with the beautiful princess. As he begins to unravel the mystery of Tahoser's life and death, he is drawn...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165603276
• ISBN13: 9781165603275
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"