Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Nefrekepta: From a Demotic Papyrus (1911) is a book written by Gilbert Murray. The book is a translation of an ancient Egyptian papyrus that tells the story of Nefrekepta, a priest who lived during the 26th dynasty of Egypt. The papyrus was written in Demotic, a script used in ancient Egypt for administrative and literary purposes.The story of Nefrekepta is a fascinating tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. It tells the story of how Nefrekepta was falsely accused of a crime and was forced to flee from his home. He then meets a beautiful woman named Tjeni, who he falls in love with. However, their happiness is short-lived as Tjeni is kidnapped by Nefrekepta's enemies.Nefrekepta sets out on a mission to rescue Tjeni and seek revenge against his enemies. Along the way, he encounters many obstacles and faces many dangers. However, he is determined to succeed and eventually triumphs over his enemies.The book provides a fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian culture and society. It also highlights the importance of justice, love, and loyalty in ancient Egyptian society. The Story of Nefrekepta: From a Demotic Papyrus (1911) is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history and culture.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.
