Publisher's Synopsis
The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians by E.A. Wallis Budge is a comprehensive study of the literary works of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, their myths and legends, and their historical and biographical literature. The author provides detailed analysis of the various forms of literature, such as hymns, prayers, funerary texts, and love poetry. The book also includes translations of many of the most important texts, including the Book of the Dead, the Pyramid Texts, and the Coffin Texts. Budge's work is considered a classic in the field of Egyptology and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of ancient Egypt.1914. This book is intended to serve as an elementary introduction to the study of Egyptian literature. Its object is to present a short series of specimens of Egyptian composition, which represent all the great periods of literary activity in Egypt under the Pharaohs, to all who are interested in the study of the mental development of ancient nations. It represents one of the first attempts to place before the public a summary of the principle contents of Egyptian literature in a handy and popular form.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.
