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Gautier's marvellous tale of purchasing an old mummified foot in a bric-a-brac shop in Paris, which the merchant claims once belonged to the daughter of the Pharaoh himself. A likely story, indeed! But in a strange vision later that night, a beautiful but sad young woman appears in his room, dressed in odd attire... and oddest of all, the girl's foot is missing. In the dream, he restores the mummified foot to its rightful owner, and in her gratitude, she takes him to ancient Egypt to meet her father the Pharaoh.

Développez votre culture générale et profitez du plaisir de la narration, avec une sélection de nouvelles par les plus grands écrivains, choisies pour leur qualité et aussi pour leur caractère inhabituel. Cette collection vous emmènera du fantastique au désespoir de l'artiste ou de l'écrivain jusqu'à l'humour surréel, avec une narration vivante et talentueuse.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting fusion of French elegance and English accessibility with "Poems to Recite." In this audiobook, the poetic beauty of the French language weaves seamlessly into the practicality of English, offering a truly delightful experience. Discover the transformative power of reciting poetry - a journey that enhances reading fluency, boosts confidence, and deepens comprehension. Unlike typical translations that may lose the original's essence, William Clark presents a unique approach.

An enchanting collection of some of the greatest short stories ever written by notable French authors.

Der junge Mönch Romuald wird des Nachts an das Lager einer Sterbenden gerufen. Zwar kommt er zu spät, um ihr noch die letzte Ölung zu spenden, jedoch willigt er ein, wenigstens die Totenwache zu halten.