Remembering Osiris
Tom Hare
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Remembering Osiris
by Tom Hare, Thomas Blenman Hare
Published
1999
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Pages
322
ISBN-10
0804731780
Description
The texts and visual arts of ancient Egypt reveal a persistent and sophisticated engagement with problems of language, the body, and multiplicity. This innovative book shows how these issues were represented in ancient Egypt and how Egyptian approaches to them continue to influence our thought today. The story of Osiris is one of the central cultural myths of ancient Egypt, a story of dismemberment and religious passion that also exemplifies attitudes about personal identity, sexuality, and the transfer of royal power. It is, moreover, a story of death and the overcoming of death, and in this it lies at the center of our own means of engagement with ancient Egypt. ReMembering Osiris takes as its focus this tale as it is recorded in Egyptian texts and memorialized on the walls of temples and tombs. Since such a focus is attainable only through Egyptian representational systems, especially hieroglyphs, the book also engages broader questions of writing and visual representation: decipherment, controversies about the "ideograph," and the relation between visual images and writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Remembering Osiris?
This edition of Remembering Osiris has approximately 322 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 Remembering Osiris?
For most readers, Remembering Osiris typically takes between 6h 43m and 4h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,500 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 Remembering Osiris?
The estimated word count for Remembering Osiris is approximately 80,500 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 Remembering Osiris?
Remembering Osiris was written by Tom Hare, Thomas Blenman Hare.
When was Remembering Osiris published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.