The Literature of Ancient Egypt

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An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry

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The latest edition of The Literature of Ancient Egypt offers fresh translations of a wide range of texts from ancient Egypt, including some twenty-five new entries from the late Demotic period. This anthology presents a rich and varied collection that illuminates the mental and social life of classical Egyptian history beyond its monumental architecture.
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Ideal for students of Egyptology, scholars, and readers interested in ancient cultures, as well as anyone seeking accessible and authoritative translations of classical Egyptian texts.

Revised and expanded for this 3rd edition, anthology of ancient Egytptian literature. Offers fresh translations of all the texts as well as some twenty five new entries, including writings from the late literature of the Demotic period at the end of classical Egyptian history.

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The latest edition of this highly praised anthology of ancient Egyptian literature offers fresh translations of all the texts as well as some twenty-five new entries, including writings from the late literature of the Demotic period at the end of classical Egyptian history.

Praise for the earlier editions:

“An elegant, easily readable, and most serviceable volume.” —K. A. Kitchen, Journal of Near Eastern Studies

“A reliable rendering of the Egyptian text that can be useful to students of Egyptology and provide the layman with delightful reading material.” —Mordechai Gilula, Cultura

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its elegant and readable translations, this volume is noted for providing both students and lay readers with reliable and delightful insights into ancient Egyptian civilization. Reviewers commend its scope and quality, highlighting the translators' expertise and the book's value as an enlightening resource on ancient Egyptian literature and culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300099201

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 3rd Revised edition

Illustration: 11 b-w illus.

Contributors:

Edited by William Kelley Simpson
Translated by Robert K. Ritner
Translated by Vincent A. Tobin
Translated by Edward Wente, Jr.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 699g

Pages: 624

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction

About the Author

William Kelly Simpson is professor of Egyptology and Near Eastern Languages, Civilizations, and Literatures at Yale University.