Luckhurst, Roger

The Mummy's Curse

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ISBN 13:: 9780199698714
author:: Luckhurst, Roger
format:: HardBack
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 143mm X 222mm
Genre:: Literary Criticism, European
Condition:: New
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The Mummy's Curse: The True History of a Dark Fantasy by Roger Luckhurst The discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922 sparked a wave of fascination with ancient Egypt, but it also led to a popular myth: the curse of the mummy. Roger Luckhurst explores why this myth has endured, tracing its roots to the Victorian era and its impact on popular culture. Luckhurst delves into the stories of two extraordinary gentlemen, believed to have been cursed by the artefacts they brought home from Egypt, and weaves these tales together with others of the time, including writers, painters, and spiritualists. Through his research in London's most curious archives, Luckhurst reveals how our fascination with Egypt was fuelled by myth, mystery, and rumour.

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