Ancient Egyptian Literature, vol. 2
Overview
Miriam Lichtheim’s carefully chosen book of readings from one of the earliest literatures in the world is designed to show the evolution of that literature by selections translated and arranged in chronological order. Its appeal is to both scholars and readers with a general interest in the humanities. Altogether, Lichtheim has produced a book which admirably fulfills her desire ‘to reach beyond the confines of professional specialization while at the same time making a contribution to the specialized discipline.’ Volume 2 shows the culmination of these literary genres within the single period known as the New Kingdom (1550–1080 BC).
- Presents classic works on ancient Egyptian literature
- Translates significant readings and arranges them in chronological order
Top Highlights
“The daughter of Amen-Re, his beloved, his only one who came from him; shining image” (Page 26)
“And when he had been sacrificed and was carried on the shoulders of the men, he shook his neck and let fall two drops of blood beside the two doorposts of his majesty, one on the one side of the great portal of Pharaoh, and the other on the other side.” (Pages 209–210)
“Now on the day on which the youth had left Egypt in his wandering, the crocodile, (7,10) his fate [ ⌈ had followed him ⌉ ] – – –.” (Page 202)
“You are feeble in body, and this office is too big for you, you youngster whose breath smells bad.’” (Page 216)
“He came out, his face fierce like that of a leopard and his knife of 16 deben in his hand.” (Page 219)
- Title: Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume II: The New Kingdom
- Author: Miriam Lichtheim
- Series: Ancient Egyptian Literature
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Print Publication Date: 1976
- Logos Release Date: 2002
- Pages: 254
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Egyptian literature › Translations into English
- Resource ID: LLS:5.10.6
- Resource Type: text.monograph.ancient-manuscript.translation
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:02:50Z
