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Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume I: The Old and Middle Kingdoms First Edition

by Miriam Lichtheim (Editor), Antonio Lopriano (Foreword)
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First published in 1973 – and followed by Volume II in 1976 and Volume III in 1980 – this anthology has assumed classic status in the field of Egyptology and portrays the remarkable evolution of the literary forms of one of the world’s earliest civilizations.

Volume I outlines the early and gradual evolution of Egyptian literary genres, including biographical and historical inscriptions carved on stone, the various classes of literary works written with pen on papyrus, and the mortuary literature that focuses on life after death. Introduced with a new foreword by Antonio Loprieno.

Volume II shows the culmination of these literary genres within the single period known as the New Kingdom (1550-1080 B.C.). With a new foreword by Hans-W. Fischer-Elfert.

Volume III spans the last millennium of Pharaonic civilization, from the tenth century B.C. to the beginning of the Christian era. With a new foreword by Joseph G. Manning.
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    0520248422
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0520248427
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    University of California Press
  5. Publication date
    April 3, 2006
  6. Book 1 of 3
    Ancient Egyptian Literature
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  9. Print length
    300 pages
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"Miriam Lichtheim’s three-volume set is the most complete compilation; it is accessible to the general reader and simultaneously useful to the scholar; its critical apparatus is excellent." ― World Literature Today

"This is an admirable and valuable book. For the scholar it presents thoroughly reliable translations, with commentary and documentation. For the amateur of literature it presents a comprehensive selection of prose and poetry, felicitously put into English." ― Cambridge Review of Middle East Studies

"The new collection of ancient Egyptian literary masterpieces in English translation from the pen of Miriam Lichtheim is both representative and up to date. It is a literary masterpiece in itself, a landmark in the translation of ancient texts, and a scholarly achievement of outstanding excellence." ― Journal of Near Eastern Studies

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Concise, lucid, and altogether interesting .The notes on the individual texts are unfailingly illuminating. Books Abroad (now World Literature Today)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; First Edition (April 3, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0520248422
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520248427
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars this is a great book for anyone interested in Egyptian History
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2015
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I took an Egyptian History class at Indiana University. Every week we had a writing assignment due and I often used this book to cite information and provide points for my arguments and assumptions. This book is very helpful and it is fascinating for anyone who is curious about Egyptian History. The stories can be a bit convoluted at times and many require rereading to understand but overall, this is a great book for anyone interested in Egyptian History.
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Mark D. Hornbogen
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Interesting!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2015
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I don't know about "plot". This is a collection of documents written for a variety of purposes not a story. What it did do was astonish me that the leaders of even the earliest of the Egyptian leaders displayed wisdom and intelligence to a degree I did not expect. Miriam Lichtheim did a marvelous job of presenting each piece before you read it so you know what you are looking at.
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Heather H
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
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I needed this book for a class and had originally checked it out of a library. I ended up buying it because it was so interesting.
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Della
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2012
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This is a wonderful, but somewhat too brief, survey of literature from the Old Kingdom to the Middle Kingdom. Texts such as The Maxims of Ptahhotep and selected passages from several versions of the Pyramid Texts are included. In fact, many of the didactic writings of OK to MK are included, which makes this book invaluable for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian conceptions of morality and correct behavior.
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George B. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Words can make us wise.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2014
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The thoughts, hopes and fears of men and women from the time of the very beginning of the written word, speak to us in this book and tell us the beginning of the story of a great civilization that lasted for three thousand years.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Well made book
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars College book
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
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Sol1979
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2012
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This is a must have. If you're interested in ancient Egypt, then you should get their ancient texts in full form and not just a commentary made by authors in books. This is as close to ancient egyptians and their thought as we'll ever get.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good find
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2017
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It's very nice to read a book filled with writings from the ancient Egyptians themselves! I never thought I'd find one since the ancient Egyptians are not as well known for their literature as the ancient Greeks or the Romans. The book is also filled with useful notes and commentary. I only wish that the book was bigger and included more of the texts that are sometimes only eluded to.
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