This study presents transliterations and English translations of surviving Middle Kingdom literary compositions, three of which survive almost in entirety: the `Exile of Sanehat', the `Shipwrecked Official' and the `Tales of Wonder at the Court of King Khufu'. Quirke introduces each type of text, such as laments and teachings, and the collection as a whole begins with a discussion of the significance of 1800 BC in the development of Egyptian writing and literacy and the nature of Middle Kingdom literature.
- ISBN10 0954721861
- ISBN13 9780954721862
- Publish Date 31 December 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 26 January 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Golden House Publications
- Format Paperback
- Pages 226
- Language English