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The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry,Used
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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 twentyfive 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 StudiesA 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Literature of Ancient Egypt' anthology? A: This anthology primarily focuses on ancient Egyptian literature, offering translations of stories, instructions, stelae, autobiographies, and poetry from various periods, including new entries from the late literature of the Demotic period.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is authored by William Kelley Simpson, a renowned expert in ancient Egyptian literature.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 598 pages, providing an extensive collection of texts.
- Q: When was this edition of the anthology published? A: This edition was published on October 11, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of Egyptology? A: Yes, this anthology is suitable for students of Egyptology as it contains reliable translations of Egyptian texts, making it a valuable resource for both academic and personal study.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book has a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Does the book include new entries compared to earlier editions? A: Yes, this edition includes approximately twenty-five new entries that were not present in earlier editions.
- Q: What are some notable features of this anthology? A: Notable features include fresh translations of all texts and a comprehensive selection of writings from various periods of ancient Egyptian literature.
- Q: Is this book considered a reliable source for ancient Egyptian literature? A: Yes, the anthology is praised for its reliable translations and is considered a valuable resource for both scholars and general readers.
- Q: What do reviews say about the readability of this anthology? A: Reviews describe the anthology as elegant and easily readable, making it accessible for a wide range of readers.