Some Words With a Mummy by Edgar Allan Poe

Some Words With a Mummy

Edgar Allan Poe

34 pages first pub 1845 (editions)

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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 77 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.46

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