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The Literature of Ancient Egypt – An Anthology of Stories, Instructions and Poetry 3e and Poetry: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry

The Literature of Ancient Egypt – An Anthology of Stories, Instructions and Poetry 3e and Poetry: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry

by William Kelly Simpson (Author)

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    Illustrated 2003

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Synopsis

An anthology of Ancient Egyptian literature, revised to offer fresh translations of all the texts as well as some 25 new entries, including writings from the late literature of the Demotic period at the end of classical Egyptian history. It also includes an extensive bibliography.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 598
 Edition: 3
 Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 28 Nov 2003
ISBN 10: 0300099207
ISBN 13: 9780300099201

Media Reviews

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


One may rarely recommend a volume which gives both an enlightening and a reliable insight into an ancient civilization. In this volume of translations, however, the reader can understand and empathize with much of the vitality of ancient Egypt, in mental and social life rather than the familiar icons of monumental architecture. -South African Archaeological Bulletin
The scope of the material presented is varied and representative, and the names of the triad of translators constitute a warrant of quality. -J. Gwyn Griffiths, Journal of Egyptian Archaeology
Selected as an Outstanding title in the 2003 Association of American University Presses (AAUP) University Press Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries
Author Bio
William Kelly Simpson is professor of Egyptology and Near Eastern Languages, Civilizations, and Literatures at Yale University.