"The Story of Nefrekepta, from a Demotic Papyrus" by Gilbert Murray is a reimagining of an old Egyptian story, dating back to around 100 B.C., and it was likely written in the early 1900s. It combines history with mythical elements, and at its heart are love, death, and the search for secret knowledge through the story of a character called Nefrekepta. The story follows a wise priest named Setne Khamuas, who becomes obsessed with the famous Book of Thoth, which is hidden in the tomb of Nefrekepta. Setne's journey includes a quest to acquire secret knowledge, battles with strange, otherworldly creatures, and the terrible results of his actions. Upon entering Nefrekepta's tomb, he discovers the book's immense magical power and knowledge. The story shows the dark side of this power, leading to terrible tragedies, including the deaths of people close to Setne, and ending with him coming to the realization that life and love are valuable while also accepting the results of his choices.
The Story of Nefrekepta, from a Demotic Papyrus
By Gilbert Murray
A wise man's dangerous hunt for a powerful, forbidden book unleashes tragedy and forces him to learn the true value of life and love.
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About the AuthorGeorge Gilbert Aimé Murray was an Australian-born British classical scholar and public intellectual, with connections in many spheres. He was an outstanding scholar of the language and culture of Ancient Greece, perhaps the leading authority in the first half of the twentieth century. He is the basis for the character of Adolphus Cusins in his friend George Bernard Shaw's play Major Barbara, and also appears as the chorus figure in Tony Harrison's play Fram.
George Gilbert Aimé Murray was an Australian-born British classical scholar and public intellectual, with connections in many spheres. He was an outstanding scholar of the language and culture of Ancient Greece, perhaps the leading authority in the first half of the twentieth century. He is the basis for the character of Adolphus Cusins in his friend George Bernard Shaw's play Major Barbara, and also appears as the chorus figure in Tony Harrison's play Fram.
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