Ancient Egyptian Literature / Edition 1

by Adolf Erman

Overview

This book is an impressive collection of some of the earliest literature still extant from the great Ancient Egyptian civilization. Much of the material contained in this work — poems, narratives, songs and prayers — was translated here and made accessible to lovers of antiquity for the first time. Covering a range of topics including schools, religion and love, the collected works here provide the reader with a deeper understanding of ancient life along the Nile.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780710309648
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/24/2005
Series:	Kegan Paul Library of Ancient Egypt Ser.
Pages:	362
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians; Chapter 1 Examples of the Oldest Poetry; Chapter 2 From the Older Period; Chapter 3 From the New Kingdom;