Egyptian Tales Translated from the Papyri
Author : William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 24,59 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Egyptian literature
ISBN :
Author : William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 24,59 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Egyptian literature
ISBN :
Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0147519179
Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1967.
Author : William M. Flinders Petrie
Publisher : SEVERUS Verlag
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 16,39 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3863472748
The "Egyptian Tales," collected and edited by William M. Flinders Petrie, offer a world of miracles, betrayals and wondrous travels. Magicians perform their magic arts to please the Pharaoh, a fated child is doomed to be chased by ferocious animals, and a man undertakes a quest to resurrect his falsely accused brother. History and myth blend into a unique experience which encompasses the greatest pieces of fiction from ancient Egypt.
Author : Hasan M. El-Shamy
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 12,36 MB
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0226206238
In this book Hasan M. El-Shamy has gathered the first authentic new collection of modern Egyptian folk narratives to appear in nearly a century. El-Shamy's English translations of these orally presented stories not only preserve their spirit, but give Middle Eastern lore the scholarly attention it has long deserved. "This collection of seventy recently collected Egyptian tales is a major contribution to African studies and to international distribution studies of folktales. In the face of the recent anthropological trend to use folkloric materials for extra-folkloric purposes, the preeminence of the text must be asserted once more, and these are obviously authentic, straightforwardly translated, fully documented as to date of collection and social category of informant, and for all that . . . readable."—Daniel J. Crowley, Research in African Literatures "Western knowledge of virtually all facets of contemporary Egyptian culture, much less the roots of that culture, is woefully inadequate. By providing an interesting, varied, and readable collection of Egyptian folktales and offering clear and sensible accounts of their background and meaning, this book renders a valuable service indeed."—Kenneth J. Perkins, International Journal of Oral History
Author : Joyce Tyldesley
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 33,91 MB
Release : 2010-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 014196376X
From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what they mean. Gathered from pyramid friezes, archaological finds and contemporary documents, these vivid and strange stories explain everything from why the Nile flooded every year to their beliefs about what exactly happened after death and shed fascinating light on what life was like for both rich and poor. Lavishly illustrated with colour pictures, maps and family trees, helpful glossaries explaining all the major gods and timelines of the Pharoahs and most importantly packed with unforgettable stories, this book offers the perfect introduction to Egyptian history and civilization.
Author : Naguib Mahfouz
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 17,65 MB
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307430073
Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz reaches back millennia to his homeland’s majestic past in this enchanting collection of early tales that brings the world of ancient Egypt face to face with our own times. From the Predynastic Period, where a cabal of entrenched rulers banish virtue in jealous defense of their status, to the Fifth Dynasty, where a Pharaoh returns from an extended leave to find that only his dog has remained loyal, to the twentieth century, where a mummy from the Eighteenth Dynasty awakens in fury to reproach a modern Egyptian nobleman for his arrogance, these five stories conduct timeless truths over the course of thousands of years. Summoning the power and mystery of a legendary civilization, they examplify the artistry that has made Mahfouz among the most revered writers in world literature. Translated by Raymond Stock
Author : Marcia Williams
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 42,2 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 076365308X
Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.
Author : E.A. Wallis Budge
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 31,70 MB
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : History
ISBN : 0486148602
Treasury of Egyptian folklore encompasses 36 beguiling stories. First part contains tales originally written in hieratic characters; second part documents Christian influence; third part recounts stories of Muslims who succeeded Copts.
Author : William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 1899
Category : Egyptian literature
ISBN :
Author : Marjory Veronica Seton-Williams
Publisher : Stacey International Publishers
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 32,11 MB
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN :
Ancient Egypt has a rich tradition of stories and proverbs, recorded by scribes. This book raises these stories from the dust, and presents obscure ancient texts in a readable form. The selections date from the Old Kingdom to medieval times, the majority being based on religious themes. There are many surprising new texts here, but some of the themes seem familiar: the creation myth of Memphis theology is similar to the bible while 'The Capture of Joppa' is an older version of 'Ali Baba'.