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Ancient Egyptian literature
an anthology
By Foster, John Bellamy
- ISBN
- 978-0-29272-526-3
- Publisher
- Austin, TX : University of Texas Press, 2001.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2001
This exceptional sampling of one of the world's most ancient literatures offers more than 40 hymns, stories, prayers, and songs revolving around religion, the Pharaohs, life, death, love, and more. The literary translation presents a critical reading of the ancient texts rather than a strict literal rendering. We do not know for certain how to pronounce the language as it was spoke...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
