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First published in 1973 and followed by Volume II in 1976 and Volume III in 1980 this anthology has assumed classic status in the field of Egyptology and portrays the remarkable evolution of the literary forms of one of the worlds earliest civilizations.Volume I outlines the early and gradual evolution of Egyptian literary genres, including biographical and historical inscriptions carved on stone, the various classes of literary works written with pen on papyrus, and the mortuary literature that focuses on life after death. Introduced with a new foreword by Antonio Loprieno.Volume II shows the culmination of these literary genres within the single period known as the New Kingdom (15501080 B.C.). With a new foreword by HansW. FischerElfert.Volume III spans the last millennium of Pharaonic civilization, from the tenth century B.C. to the beginning of the Christian era. With a new foreword by Joseph G. Manning.
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- Q: What is the title of this book? A: The title of the book is 'Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume I: The Old and Middle Kingdoms'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Miriam Lichtheim.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on April 3, 2006.
- Q: What is the main focus of Volume I? A: Volume I outlines the early evolution of Egyptian literary genres, including inscriptions carved on stone and literary works written on papyrus.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has 300 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What is the significance of this anthology? A: This anthology has assumed classic status in the field of Egyptology, highlighting the evolution of literary forms in ancient Egyptian civilization.
- Q: Does this book include a foreword? A: Yes, it includes a new foreword by Antonio Loprieno.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume I'.