My Cart
Your cart is empty
Looks like you haven't made your choice yet.
- Subtotal
Loading...
Writings from Ancient Egypt
- Penguin Classics
- by Toby Wilkinson
In ancient Egypt, words had magical power. Inscribed on tombs and temple walls, coffins and statues, or inked onto papyri, hieroglyphs give us a unique insight into the life of the Egyptian mind. Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson has freshly translated a rich and diverse range of ancient Egyptian writings into modern English, including tales of shipwreck and wonder, obelisk inscriptions, mortuary spells, funeral hymns, songs, satires and advice on life from a pharaoh to his son.
ISBN 9780141395951 | EN | PB
€16,50
available
Quantity
More Information
| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9780141395951 |
| Author(s) | Toby Wilkinson |
| Publication date | August 2016 |
| Edition | Paperback |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Pages | 384 |
| Language(s) | English ed. |
Description
In ancient Egypt, words had magical power. Inscribed on tombs and temple walls, coffins and statues, or inked onto papyri, hieroglyphs give us a unique insight into the life of the Egyptian mind. Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson has freshly translated a rich and diverse range of ancient Egyptian writings into modern English, including tales of shipwreck and wonder, obelisk inscriptions, mortuary spells, funeral hymns, songs, satires and advice on life from a pharaoh to his son. Spanning over two millennia, this is the essential guide to a complex, sophisticated culture.