Early Egyptian Literature on Biography, Travel, and Romance

Early Egyptian Literature on Biography, Travel, and Romance
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 December 2005
Pages
48
ISBN
9781425328344

Early Egyptian Literature on Biography, Travel, and Romance

""Early Egyptian Literature On Biography, Travel, And Romance"" is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the rich literary tradition of ancient Egypt. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a specific genre of literature: biography, travel writing, and romance. In the first section, Horne examines the biographical texts of ancient Egypt, which provide insight into the lives of pharaohs, nobles, and other important figures from the time period. These texts offer a unique perspective on Egyptian society and culture, and Horne provides detailed analysis and commentary to help readers understand their significance.The second section of the book focuses on travel writing, which was a popular genre in ancient Egypt. Horne explores the various travel accounts that have survived from this time period, including descriptions of journeys to distant lands and accounts of important religious pilgrimages. Through these texts, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how the ancient Egyptians viewed the world around them.The final section of the book is dedicated to romance literature, which includes love poems and stories that were popular in ancient Egypt. Horne provides translations and analysis of some of the most famous examples of this genre, including the ""Tale of Two Brothers"" and the ""Story of Sinuhe."" These texts offer a fascinating glimpse into the romantic ideals and values of ancient Egyptian society.Overall, ""Early Egyptian Literature On Biography, Travel, And Romance"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the literary traditions of ancient Egypt. Horne's expertise and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating civilization.THIS 34 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.

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