Publisher's Synopsis
The Tour: A Story of Ancient Egypt is a novel written by Louis Couperus, first published in 1925. The story is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, and follows the journey of a group of tourists who travel from Thebes to the temple of Amon at Karnak. The tourists include a wealthy Greek merchant, a young artist, a Roman senator, a Babylonian priest, and a beautiful Egyptian woman. As they make their way through the Egyptian landscape, they encounter various obstacles and dangers, including bandits, sandstorms, and the wrath of the gods. Along the way, they also learn about the culture, religion, and history of ancient Egypt, and experience the wonders of the Nile, the pyramids, and the temples. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Egyptian landscape and architecture, as well as its portrayal of the complex social and religious dynamics of ancient Egyptian society. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as the characters navigate their relationships with each other and with the gods. Overall, The Tour: A Story of Ancient Egypt is a fascinating and immersive journey into the world of ancient Egypt, filled with adventure, romance, and intrigue.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.
