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_aGautier, Théophile, _d1811-1872 |
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_aThe Romance of a Mummy and Egypt : _bThe Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-01-06 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe romance of a mummy -- Egypt. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Romance of a Mummy" by Théophile Gautier is a historical fiction novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds through the character of Lord Evandale, an English nobleman, and his companion Dr. Rumphius, who embark on an expedition to uncover the mysteries of an untouched Egyptian tomb in the valley of Biban el Molûk. As they delve into the excavation, the story promises to explore themes of love, adventure, and the allure of ancient Egyptian civilization against a backdrop of accurate historical detail. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the discoveries and dynamics between Evandale and Rumphius, as they express hope for finding an untouched tomb amidst the lore of treasure hunting. Their interaction with Argyropoulos, a Greek guide, sets the tone for an adventure filled with intrigue and the promise of uncovering the secrets held within ancient walls. The narrative creates a vivid atmosphere, with detailed descriptions of the valley and the impending discoveries, highlighting both the excitement and reverence that come with unlocking the mysteries of the past. As the excavation progresses, so does the anticipation surrounding what treasures or secrets the tomb may hold, driving the reader to delve deeper into this exotic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEgypt -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aEgypt -- Antiquities -- Fiction | ||
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_aSumichrast, Frederick C. de _q(Frederick Caesar de), _d1845-1933 |
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