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The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry; Third Edition
William Kelley Simpson (Ed.)
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Description for The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry; Third Edition
Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Simpson, William Kelly. Translator(s): Ritner, Robert K.; Tobin, Vincent A.; Wente, Professor Edward, Jr. Num Pages: 624 pages, 11 b/w illus. BIC Classification: DNF; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 38. Weight in Grams: 902.
The latest edition of this highly praised anthology of ancient Egyptian literature offers fresh translations of all the texts as well as some twenty-five new entries, including writings from the late literature of the Demotic period at the end of classical Egyptian history.
Praise for the earlier editions:
“An elegant, easily readable, and most serviceable volume.”—K. A. Kitchen, Journal of Near Eastern Studies
“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
The latest edition of this highly praised anthology of ancient Egyptian literature offers fresh translations of all the texts as well as some twenty-five new entries, including writings from the late literature of the Demotic period at the end of classical Egyptian history.
Praise for the earlier editions:
“An elegant, easily readable, and most serviceable volume.”—K. A. Kitchen, Journal of Near Eastern Studies
“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
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300099201
SKU
V9780300099201
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About William Kelley Simpson (Ed.)
William Kelly Simpson is professor of Egyptology and Near Eastern Languages, Civilizations, and Literatures at Yale University.
Reviews for The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry; Third Edition
"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 ... Read more