The story follows a young man named Pierre, who is on a journey to Egypt. While there, he visits a shop that sells ancient artifacts, and he is drawn to a mysterious mummy's foot. He purchases the foot and takes it back to France with him. Once back in France, Pierre discovers that the mummy's foot has strange powers. It can bring him luck, but it also brings him bad luck. He finds himself in a series of strange and dangerous situations, and he must use the foot to his advantage in order to survive. The story is a classic example of the supernatural horror genre, and it is a great example of Gautier's writing style. It is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Théophile Gautier · First published 1840 · Genre: Romanticism, Fantasy, Horror