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Popular Literature of Ancient Egypt

Popular Literature of Ancient Egypt

Paperback

Literary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1564596044
ISBN13: 9781564596048
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 1 1995
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.18 Width: 8.02 Depth: 10.52
Language: English
Popular Literature of Ancient Egypt is a book written by Alfred Wiedemann that explores the literature of ancient Egypt. The book delves into the various types of literature that were popular during the time, including hymns, love songs, and stories. It also examines the themes and motifs that were common in these works, such as the afterlife, the gods, and the pharaohs. Wiedemann provides translations and analyses of several popular works, including The Story of Sinuhe, The Lamentations of Isis and Nephthys, and The Book of the Dead. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian literature and culture.1902. Discover how the ancient Egyptians were influenced by the literature of their day. Contents: Folk-songs; Love-songs; Admonition to Enjoyment of Life; Philosophic Texts; Fables; Travel and Adventure; Tales of Ghosts and Magic; Romance and Legend; Rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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