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Writings from Ancient Egypt

By Toby Wilkinson

Writings from Ancient Egypt Social Sciences

Writings from Ancient Egypt

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'Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away. But writings make him remembered' 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. Translated with an Introduction by Toby Wilkinson
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
384
Release Date:
2016-08-25
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0141395958
ISBN13:
9780141395951
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
400 g
Height:
128 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
30 cm
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