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    Some Words with a Mummy

    By Edgar Allan Poe

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    A humorous story of a conversation with a mummy written by Edgar Allan Poe. Rewritten in modern English to make it an easy read. Don't waist time trying to look up every word. There is no need for a dictionary or reference material.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFlip
    Release dateAug 22, 2018
    ISBN9782291048091
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    Edgar Allan Poe

    Born on January 19, 1809, Edgar Allan Poe has become synonymous with writing described as mysterious and macabre. Also credited with originating the detective-fiction genre, Poe is considered part of the American Romantic Movement. A very celebrated poet, short story writer, and Gothic novelist, Poe died in 1849.

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