Writings from Ancient Egypt av Toby Wilkinson

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<p>''Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away. <br>But writings make him remembered''<br><br>In ancient Egypt, words had magical power. Inscribed on tombs and temple walls, coffins and statues, or inked onto papyri, hieroglyphs give us a unique insight into the life of the Egyptian mind. Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson has freshly translated a rich and diverse range of ancient Egyptian writings into modern English, including tales of shipwreck and wonder, obelisk inscriptions, mortuary spells, funeral hymns, songs, satires and advice on life from a pharaoh to his son. Spanning over two millennia, this is the essential guide to a complex, sophisticated culture.<br><br>Translated with an Introduction by Toby Wilkinson</p>