The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt

Name: The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt
Author: Théophile Gautier

The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt follows a young English nobleman and a German scholar who uncover an untouched Egyptian tomb, leading to profound discoveries about love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. As they navigate these revelations, themes of acceptance and the transformative power of love emerge in unexpected ways.

By Théophile Gautier · First published 1858 · Genre: Romantic Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 23 chapters · 78,153 words

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"I have a presentiment that we shall find in the valley of Biban el Moluk a tomb intact," said to a high-bred-looking young Englishman a much more humble personage who was wiping, with a big, blue-checked handkerchief, his bald head, on which stood drops of perspiration, just as if it had been made of porous clay and filled with water like a Theban water-jar.

"May Osiris hear you! " replied the English nobleman to the German scholar. "One may be allowed such an invocation in the presence of the ancient _Diospolis Magna_. But we have been so often deceived hitherto; treasure-seekers have always forestalled us."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Théophile Gautier
Date: 1858 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romantic Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Gothic Fiction
Length: 78,153 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 811 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Romantic Fiction — The narrative centers around themes of love and desire, typical of romantic fiction.
Adventure — The story involves exploration and discovery, characteristic of adventure genres.
Historical Fiction — Set in ancient Egypt, it incorporates historical elements and settings.
Fantasy — Elements of the supernatural and mythical aspects of ancient Egypt contribute to a fantasy genre.