"The Pharaoh and the Priest: An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt" by Bolesław Prus is a story set in Ancient Egypt that digs into the power struggles between a young, ambitious prince and a wise, influential high priest. The book paints a picture of a land built on the Nile's gifts, where Prince Ramses wants to show his strength and take charge, while Herhor, the high priest, represents the spiritual power that rivals the Pharaoh's rule. The novel kicks off with grand celebrations, but hints at growing tensions and power shifts that threaten to tear Egypt apart.
The Pharaoh and the Priest: An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt
By Bolesław Prus
In Ancient Egypt, a prince's hunger for power clashes with a priest's wisdom, sparking a battle that could reshape the entire kingdom.
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About the AuthorAleksander Głowacki, better known by his pen name Bolesław Prus, was a Polish novelist, a leading figure in the history of Polish literature and philosophy, as well as a distinctive voice in world literature.
Aleksander Głowacki, better known by his pen name Bolesław Prus, was a Polish novelist, a leading figure in the history of Polish literature and philosophy, as well as a distinctive voice in world literature.
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