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Poetry, stories, hymns, prayers, and wisdom texts found exquisite written expression in ancient Egypt while their literary counterparts were still being recited around hearth fires in ancient Greece and Israel. Yet, because of its very antiquity and the centuries during which the language was forgotten, ancient Egyptian literature is a newly discovered country for modern readers.This anthology offers an extensive sampling of all the major genres of ancient Egyptian literature. It includes all the texts from John Foster's previous book Echoes of Egyptian Voices, along with selections from his Love Songs of the New Kingdom and Hymns, Prayers, and Songs: An Anthology of Ancient Egyptian Lyric Poetry, as well as previously unpublished translations of four longer and two short poems. Foster's translations capture the poetical beauty of the Egyptian language and the spirit that impelled each piece's composition, making these ancient masterworks sing for modern readers. An introduction to ancient Egyptian literature and its translation, as well as brief information about the authorship and date of each selection, completes the volume.
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- Q: What genres of literature are included in 'Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology'? A: The anthology includes various genres such as poetry, stories, hymns, prayers, and wisdom texts from ancient Egypt.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology'? A: The author of the anthology is John L. Foster.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology' published? A: The anthology was published in June 2001.
- Q: Does this anthology include previously unpublished translations? A: Yes, it includes previously unpublished translations of four longer and two short poems.
- Q: Is this book suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, the translations in this anthology aim to capture the beauty and spirit of ancient Egyptian literature, making it accessible for modern readers.
- Q: What additional content does this anthology provide? A: The anthology includes an introduction to ancient Egyptian literature and brief information about the authorship and date of each selection.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for studying ancient Egyptian literature? A: Yes, it offers an extensive sampling of major genres and insights into the historical context of the literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.