The Mummy's Foot and other stories
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ISBN10: 9375360326
ISBN13: 9789375360322
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 6 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789375360322
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 6 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A chill lingers in the lamplight, shadows flickering as the line between the living and the dead grows thin. In the echoing hush of nineteenth-century Paris, stories emerge that entwine the supernatural with the everyday, casting a spell of unease and fascination. These tales, born from the golden age of French gothic fiction, are steeped in the uncanny-where ancient relics and forgotten tombs awaken restless spirits, and the past refuses to remain buried. This collection of supernatural short stories draws from the rich tradition of gothic literature classics, weaving together themes of desire, dread, and the unknown. Each story delves into the peculiar allure of the supernatural, from the haunting presence of an Egyptian mummy to the spectral encounters that haunt the Victorian era imagination. The prose is both elegant and unsettling, inviting readers to linger in a world where reality is never quite secure and every shadow may conceal a secret. The narrative voice, at once urbane and otherworldly, captures the spirit of French supernatural literature at its most evocative. For aficionados of horror stories from the nineteenth century, this volume offers a rare glimpse into the imaginative landscape that shaped modern supernatural fiction. The collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of gothic short fiction, its stories pulsing with the anxieties and fascinations that haunted an age obsessed with the occult and the afterlife. The tales resonate with the eerie beauty and psychological depth that define the best works of classic supernatural fiction, making them as compelling now as they were in their own time. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For collectors, classic-library enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the shadowy corridors of nineteenth-century horror, this volume is an essential addition-an invitation to step into a world where the boundaries of life and death are forever blurred.
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