Some Words With a Mummy by Edgar Allan Poe

Some Words With a Mummy

Edgar Allan Poe

34 pages first pub 1845 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark funny tense medium-paced

Description

Some Words with a Mummy is a satirical short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Doctor Ponnonner invites the narrator to his home to take part in a mummy unwrapping.It was first published in American Review: A Whig Journal in April 1845.

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.53

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