Roman de la momie

Written by Théophile Gautier in 1857, 'Roman de la momie' is a novel that intertwines a modern discovery with ancient Egyptian history. Lord Evandale and his friend Rumphius uncover an untouched tomb in the Valley of the Kings, where they find a mummy and an ancient manuscript detailing the life of Tahoser, the daughter of a priest, who is in love with the Hebrew Poëri while being pursued by Pharaoh. The book is notable for its vivid and poetic depiction of ancient Egypt and its historical references, including the story of Moses leading his people out of Egypt.