| The Jewel of Seven Stars | |
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| Author(s) | Bram Stoker |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Horror novel |
| Publisher | Heinemann |
| Publication date | 1903 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 337 pp |
| ISBN | NA |
| OCLC Number | 11975302 |
The Jewel of Seven Stars is a horror novel by Bram Stoker, first published in 1903. The story is about an archaeologist's plot to revive Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy.
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When The Jewel of Seven Stars was first released in 1903 the publishers received a great deal of criticism from both critics and readers because of its gruesome ending. Shortly before his death in 1912, Stoker attempted to republish the book but was told that he would have to change the ending. As a result, Stoker removed Chapter XVI "Powers – Old and New" and gave the book a new and happier ending. For many years the original ending was unavailable to most readers. The 2008 Penguin Classics edition edited by Kate Hebblethwaite restored the original text, including the original ending and Chapter XVI. It includes the new ending as an appendix.
The novel is the main influence on nearly every 'mummy' movie. The first true theatrical adaption of The Jewel of Seven Stars was Hammer Studios' Blood from the Mummy's Tomb 1971.
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