Ancient Egyptian literature
Miriam Lichtheim
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Ancient Egyptian literature
Published
2019
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
872
ISBN-13
9780520305847
Description
"First published in 1973 - and followed by Volume II in 1976 and Volume III in 1980 - this anthology has assumed classic status in the field of Egyptology and portrays the remarkable evolution of the literary forms of one of the world's earliest civilizations. Volume I outlines the early and gradual evolution of Egyptian literary genres, including biographical and historical inscriptions carved on stone, the various classes of literary works written with pen on papyrus, and the mortuary literature that focuses on life after death. Introduced with a new foreword by Antonio Loprieno. Volume II shows the culmination of these literary genres within the single period known as the New Kingdom (1550-1080 B.C.). With a new foreword by Hans-W. Fischer-Elfert. Volume III spans the last millennium of Pharaonic civilization, from the tenth century B.C. to the beginning of the Christian era. With a new foreword by Joseph G. Manning" -- Amazon.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ancient Egyptian literature?
This edition of Ancient Egyptian literature has approximately 872 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 Ancient Egyptian literature?
For most readers, Ancient Egyptian literature typically takes between 18h 10m and 12h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 218,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 14h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 30 days • Estimated word count: 218,000 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 Ancient Egyptian literature?
The estimated word count for Ancient Egyptian literature is approximately 218,000 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 Ancient Egyptian literature?
Ancient Egyptian literature was written by Miriam Lichtheim.
When was Ancient Egyptian literature published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.