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The Mummy's Foot Kindle Edition

by Théophile Gautier (Author), Lafcadio Hearn (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
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A chilling tale from French literature, "The Mummy's Foot" is a masterful short story that delves into the realm of horror. Gautier's storytelling, offers readers a haunting journey into the unknown, showcasing the timeless allure of classic horror tales.
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    43 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Good Press
  5. Publication date
    16 Mar. 2020
  6. File size
    1775 KB
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About the Author

Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier was a French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and literary critic. He was a contributor to various journals, most notably to La Presse. He was director of Revue de Paris from 1851-1856. During this time, Gautier left La Presse and became a journalist for Le Moniteur Universel. Gautier acquired the editorship of influential review L'Artiste in 1856. In 1862 he was elected chairman of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. During the Franco-Prussian war, Gautier made his way back to Paris. He remained with his family throughout the invasion and the aftermath of the Commune, eventually dying in 1872 of a cardiac disease.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0863NH4NJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Good Press (16 Mar. 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1775 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 43 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
34 global ratings

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Mrs. Jessie Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars ... they have been in the loft too long I love all three stories and want to preserve
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2017
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again this is also in the same book as the mummys'romance and CLARIMONDE I have all three on my kindle now I can read them when I want to as they have been in the loft too long I love all three stories and want to preserve them
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86erbooks
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, spooky
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2014
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After a century filled with horror and supernatural fiction, films etc., some ideas can seem rather well-trodden, even as you remember that when these stories were published they were less 'old hat,' but this is still a well constructed and atmospheric tale.
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A M Reeves
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2014
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A preternatural short story which will have extra resonance for lovers of all things of ancient Egypt.
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Bill
2.0 out of 5 stars The 3000-year-old Pharaoh Princess
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2014
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This is a very short story by Theophile Gaultier who is more of a poet than a story teller. The story itself is interesting but the style is unattractive. Each reader will probably come up with their own interpretation, but for me it is about what we consider precious in our life. There is also the theme of the unparalleled Pharoah civilisation, and how we should connect with it on its own merits and not through our modern eyes. I would normally give this book one star, but I have given it two stars because of the originality of the story and what it evokes in terms of thoughts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on 18 December 2021
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I dunno what to write had to read it for school was a good read the main character seems like a pedo with a foot preference
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LM
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute not creepy!
Reviewed in the United States on 18 March 2024
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A short story that I am glad I read. It even has a happy ending of sorts! This is absolutely nothing like the Monkeys Paw which I assumed from the title it would be. An enjoyable way to pass a few minutes.
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David S. Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 12 July 2017
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I really like it.
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Yibbie
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 22 July 2015
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Very weird twist
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ogecko
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent
Reviewed in the United States on 27 October 2016
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I think that this story is good considering that it was written in 1908: what is predictable now may not have been more than 100 years ago. I thought that it was an entertaining short read.
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