100 Hieroglyphs
Barry Kemp
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100 Hieroglyphs
by Barry Kemp
Published
2012
Publisher
Granta Books
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781847087508
Description
Ancient Egyptian culture is separated from us by several millennia, a lost people, and a bygone language. We can discover much about this fascinating civilization from its physical remains, but perhaps the greatest insights into the Egyptian mind come from hieroglyphs. They reveal the priorities, concerns and beliefs of the Egyptians -- a whole worldview. Unlike the Western alphabet, which is an arbitrary set of symbols not anchored in reality, each Egyptian hieroglyph visually denotes a concep central to Egyptian thinking. The language and its written form are intimately bound up with their imaginative world. Here Barry Kemp presents 100 of the Egyptian hieroglyphs to provide access to this unique culture. Kemp takes us on a sweeping journey through the Egyptian mind, revealing not only aspects of day-to-day life in ancient Egypt, but gradually building a picture of the historical and mythological references that were the cornerstones of Egyptian thought. This fascinating book helps us get inside a long-vanished world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in 100 Hieroglyphs?
This edition of 100 Hieroglyphs has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read 100 Hieroglyphs?
For most readers, 100 Hieroglyphs typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of 100 Hieroglyphs?
The estimated word count for 100 Hieroglyphs is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of 100 Hieroglyphs?
100 Hieroglyphs was written by Barry Kemp.
When was 100 Hieroglyphs published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.