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Ancient Egyptian Literature
This book is an impressive collection of some of the earliest literature still extant from the great Ancient Egyptian civilization. Much of the material contained in this work -- poems, narratives, songs and prayers -- was translated here and made accessible to lovers of antiquity for the first time. Covering a range of topics including schools, religion and love, the collected works here provide the reader with a deeper understanding of ancient life along the Nile.
- GenresEgyptology
372 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2012
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October 2, 2025
4/5
Ancient Egyptian Literature by Adolf Erman was a very good read, and I learned a lot from it. The book provides valuable insight into the richness of Egyptian texts and gives a strong foundation for anyone interested in the subject. However, the language and writing style were sometimes difficult for me to follow, which made the reading experience a bit challenging at times. Even so, the depth of knowledge and the amount of information presented made it worth the effort.
Ancient Egyptian Literature by Adolf Erman was a very good read, and I learned a lot from it. The book provides valuable insight into the richness of Egyptian texts and gives a strong foundation for anyone interested in the subject. However, the language and writing style were sometimes difficult for me to follow, which made the reading experience a bit challenging at times. Even so, the depth of knowledge and the amount of information presented made it worth the effort.
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