Reading ancient egyptian poetry: among other histories

Performing poetry: Visitors in egypt -- Reciting two poems at Abu (c. 1840 BC) -- A performance. Reading old poems: Writing at the southern city (c. 1780 BC) -- A certain provincial scribe (c. 1780 BC) -- A library in the southern city (c. 1680 BC) -- Imperial classics in the New Kingdom and beyond...

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Main Author: Parkinson, Richard B. 1963- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Malden, MA [u.a.] Wiley-Blackwell 2009
In:Year: 2009
Edition:1. publ.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Egypt (Antiquity) / Literature / History 2000 BC-500 BC
Further subjects:B Egyptian poetry History and criticism
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Summary:Performing poetry: Visitors in egypt -- Reciting two poems at Abu (c. 1840 BC) -- A performance. Reading old poems: Writing at the southern city (c. 1780 BC) -- A certain provincial scribe (c. 1780 BC) -- A library in the southern city (c. 1680 BC) -- Imperial classics in the New Kingdom and beyond (c. 1550-500 BC). Studying ancient texts: Some modern readers (ad 1836 on) -- Among other histories -- Appendix: Translations of the 12th Dynasty papyri
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1405125470