The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians
Author | : Adolf Erman |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2015-12-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317274773 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317274776 |
Rating | : 4/5 (776 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians written by Adolf Erman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1927, this text contains a translation of Adolf Erman’s work into English. Erman’s original intention was to bring the songs, stories and poems that have survived from ancient Egypt to the masses of the modern world. The literature of the Egyptian world provides a real insight into the day-to-day life of one of the oldest societies known to man and this translation ensures that these insights are afforded to an English audience. This title will be of interest to students of History, Classics and Literature.