The Literature of Ancient Egypt (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Including Original Sources: The Book of the Dead, Papyrus of Ani, Hymn to the Nile, Great Hymn to Aten and Hymn to Osiris-SokarBy E. A. Wallis Budge
Length17h 37m
About this audiobook
The Literature of Ancient Egypt presents a wide-ranging anthology of Egyptian religious, poetic, didactic, and narrative writings, bringing together hymns, funerary texts, moral instructions, tales, and mythological material from a civilization whose literary record spans millennia. Budge's prose bears the marks of early twentieth-century scholarship: formal, confident, philological, and often reverent toward the sacred imagination of the Nile valley. The book stands within the formative period of Egyptology, when ancient texts were being made available to a broad educated readership. E. A. Wallis Budge, longtime keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities at the British Museum, was among the most prolific popularizers of ancient Near Eastern literature in English. His command of museum collections, manuscripts, and inscriptions shaped his desire to present Egyptian civilization as intellectually and spiritually sophisticated. Though later scholarship has revised many of his translations and assumptions, his work reflects a pivotal moment in the transmission of Egyptian texts to modern readers. This volume is recommended for readers interested in the history of Egyptology, comparative religion, and ancient literary traditions. It is especially valuable as an accessible gateway into Egyptian thought, best read with awareness of both its enduring learning and its historical limitations.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length17 hrs 37 mins
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Publish dateMar 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Literature of Ancient Egypt (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Literature of Ancient Egypt
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6Preface
7Chapter I Thoth, The Author of Egyptian Literature. Writing Materials, Etc.
8Chapter II The Pyramid Texts
9Chapter III Stories of Magicians Who Lived Under the Ancient Empire
10Chapter IV The Book of the Dead
11Chapter V Books of the Dead of the Græco-Roman Period
12Chapter VI The Egyptian Story of the Creation
13Chapter VII Legends of the Gods
14Chapter VIII Historical Literature
15Chapter IX Autobiographical Literature
16Chapter X Tales of Travel and Adventure
17Chapter XI Fairy Tales
18Chapter XII Egyptian Hymns to the Gods
19Chapter XIII Moral and Philosophical Literature
20Chapter XIV Egyptian Poetical Compositions
21Chapter XV Miscellaneous Literature
22Ancient Egyptian Texts:
23The Book of the Dead
24Chapter I The Title.
25Chapter II The Preservation of the Mummified Body in the Tomb by Thoth.
26Chapter III The Book Per-t em hru, or [The Chapters of] Coming forth by (or, into) the Day, commonly called the "Book of the Dead."
27Chapter IV Thoth, the Author of the Book of the Dead.
28Chapter V Thoth and Osiris.
29Chapter VI Osiris as Judge of the Dead and King of the Under World.
30Chapter VII The Judgment of Osiris.
31Chapter VIII The Kingdom of Osiris.
32Chapter IX A Short Description of the "Doors" or Chapters of the Book of the Dead.
33Papyrus of Ani (pt. 1)
34Papyrus of Ani (pt. 2)
35Hymn to the Nile
36Great Hymn to Aten
37Hymn to Osiris-Sokar
38Tale of the Doomed Prince
39The Magic Book
40The Dialogue of a Misanthrope with His Own Soul
41Ancient Egyptian Love Poems
42Analysis
43Reflection
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