The Mummy's Foot

A man purchases a mummified foot from an antiques shop, only to discover it once belonged to an Egyptian princess who desires its return. This encounter leads him to negotiate a supernatural deal. The gothic short story, penned by Théophile Gautier, explores themes of possession and the supernatural. This edition features a new introductory biography of translator Lafcadio Hearn, enhancing the reader's understanding of the work's context and significance in the genre.