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OverviewOriginally 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Adolf Erman , Aylward M. BlackmanPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.430kg ISBN: 9781138192768ISBN 10: 1138192767 Pages: 362 Publication Date: 15 March 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTranslator’s Preface; Author’s Preface; Outline of Egyptian History; By Way of Introduction; Part 1: From the Oldest Poetry; 1. From the Pyramid Texts 2. To the Crowns 3. Morning Hymns; Part 2: From the Older Period; 1. Narratives 2. Instructions in Wisdom 3. Meditations and Complaints 4. Secular Poems 5. Religious Poems; Part 3: From the New Kingdom; 1. Narratives 2. The Schools and Their Writings 3. Love Songs 4. Various Songs 5. Poems to the King 6. Religious Poems; Explanatory NotesReviewsAuthor InformationAdolf Erman Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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