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Writings from Ancient Egypt
- Penguin Classics
- by Toby Wilkinson
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Publisher | Penguin Classics |
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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.
Writings from Ancient Egypt