| Plot Summary of Ancient Egyptian Literature, Vol. 2: The New Kingdom |
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"Published in 1976, this is the second of three volumes of highly regarded new translations of Egyptian literature with notes and commentary. The New Kingdom (Dynasty 18-20; 1550-1080BC), time of the Egyptian empire, produced a greatly increased literary output. The period covers many of the most famous Egyptians, including: Queen Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Akhenaten, Seti I, Rameses II, Merneptah, Tutankhamen, Ay, and General Haremhab. These reigns produced very many inscriptions and papyri, including that of the famous Kadesh Battle; El-Amarna hymns and prayers; the 'Instruction of Amenemope' - the peak of Egyptian instruction texts; the later love poetry; and tales of wonder (short stories) such as 'The Destruction of Mankind', and the contending of 'Truth and Falsehood'. The much discussed 'Israel Stela', otherwise known as the 'Poetical Stela of Merneptah' is covered here. There are indexes covering divinities, kings and queens, personal names, geographical and ethnic terms, Egyptian words, and Major Concepts (ba, dat, ka, maat)."
Michael JR Jose, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Ancient Egyptian Literature, Vol. 2: The New Kingdom |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- Ancient Egyptian Era
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- Egyptian
History of words/phrases?
Yes
Subjects of this Historical Account
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- Nobility/Royalty
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- scholars
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Pagans!
Nationality?
- Egyptian
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
Setting
Africa
Yes
Part of Africa:
- Arabic Africa
Middle East?
Yes
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is very moderate
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
How much gore?
- 3 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 1 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 3 ()
Minor characters feature lots of:
- blue collar types
Pictures/Illustrations?
- One or two
Length of book
- 201-250 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 8 ()
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