Egyptian Literature Of The Ancient Empire

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

Egyptian Literature of the Ancient Empire is a book written by Charles F. Horne that provides a comprehensive overview of the literature of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom period. The book covers a wide range of topics related to ancient Egyptian literature, including myths, legends, hymns, poetry, and historical texts. It explores the themes and motifs that are common in Egyptian literature, such as the afterlife, the gods, and the pharaohs. The book also provides translations of some of the most famous works of ancient Egyptian literature, such as the Pyramid Texts and the Coffin Texts. In addition, it discusses the social and cultural context in which these works were created, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Overall, Egyptian Literature of the Ancient Empire is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian culture and literature.THIS 80 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Egypt, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100073.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: 1425328369
• ISBN13: 9781425328368
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"