Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri: First series, IVth to XIIth dynasty - Couverture souple

Petrie, W. M. Flinders

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444437453 ISBN 13 : 9781444437454

Editeur : Aeterna, 2025

Synopsis

In "Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri," the renowned archaeologist W. M. Flinders Petrie opens a window into one of the world’s earliest literary traditions. Drawn from papyri dating from the IVth to the XIIth dynasty, these stories preserve the imagination, humor, and wisdom of ancient Egypt in vivid and compelling form. Here, readers encounter legends of pharaohs, priests, and commoners—stories that blend myth, history, and morality in ways that reflect the values and mysteries of Egyptian society. From tales of magic and prophecy to accounts of intrigue and adventure, these translations reveal a civilization grappling with universal human questions of justice, loyalty, love, and fate. Petrie’s meticulous scholarship ensures both accuracy and accessibility, allowing modern readers to engage with the voices of an ancient world across a span of four thousand years. This collection is not only a treasure of early storytelling but also a key to understanding the cultural and spiritual life of the Nile Valley. For lovers of mythology, history, and world literature, "Egyptian Tales" offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of a civilization whose influence still shapes our imagination today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aeterna
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444437453
• ISBN 13: 9781444437454
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Ellis Tristram
• Nombre de pages: 62
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