Autobiographical Literature Of The Ancient Egyptians

By E. A. Wallis Budge and E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

Autobiographical Literature Of The Ancient Egyptians is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that explores the autobiographical texts of the ancient Egyptians. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the autobiographical literature of ancient Egypt, including the various types of texts that were produced, their content, and their importance in understanding the lives and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. Budge examines a wide range of texts, including tomb inscriptions, stelae, and papyri, and provides translations of many of these texts. He also discusses the different types of autobiographical texts that were produced by the ancient Egyptians, including those that focused on the lives of the elite, as well as those that were produced by ordinary people. Throughout the book, Budge highlights the importance of these texts in understanding the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, particularly their beliefs about the afterlife. He also discusses the ways in which these texts were used by the ancient Egyptians to assert their social status and to ensure their place in the afterlife. Overall, Autobiographical Literature Of The Ancient Egyptians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt, offering a detailed and insightful exploration of the autobiographical literature of this fascinating civilization.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766146308.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162875550
• ISBN13: 9781162875552
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"