"The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians" by E. A. Wallis Budge is an exploration into the stories and ideas of ancient Egypt, created in the early 1900s. The book unveils a carefully chosen collection of Egyptian writings from different periods, showcasing the culture and ways of thinking of this old civilization for everyone to appreciate, not just experts. Budge clearly states the book's goal from the beginning: to share complete examples of Egyptian writings taken from tombs and ancient paper documents. He explains that his translations try to stay accurate while overcoming the difficulties of translating ancient languages. The author brings to light the main themes of Egyptian literature, pointing out the strong focus on religion, myths, and lessons about right and wrong, all of which show how much the ancient Egyptians thought about life after death and how to live a good life. This sets the stage for examining and translating the words of ancient Egyptians, providing important insights into their beliefs and cultural practices.
The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians
By E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis) Budge
Travel back in time and discover the ancient Egyptians' deepest beliefs about life, death, and morality using the actual texts they left behind.
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About the AuthorSir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge was an English Egyptologist, Orientalist, and philologist who worked for the British Museum and published numerous works on the ancient Near East. He made numerous trips to Egypt and Anglo-Egyptian Sudan on behalf of the British Museum to buy antiquities, and helped it build its collection of cuneiform tablets, manuscripts, and papyri. He published many books on Egyptology, helping to bring the findings to larger audiences. In 1920, he was knighted for his service to Egyptology and the British Museum.
Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge was an English Egyptologist, Orientalist, and philologist who worked for the British Museum and published numerous works on the ancient Near East. He made numerous trips to Egypt and Anglo-Egyptian Sudan on behalf of the British Museum to buy antiquities, and helped it build its collection of cuneiform tablets, manuscripts, and papyri. He published many books on Egyptology, helping to bring the findings to larger audiences. In 1920, he was knighted for his service to Egyptology and the British Museum.
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