Project Gutenberg 2009-11-20 Public domain in the USA. 2790 Ptahhotep Kagemna Gunn, Battiscombe G. (Battiscombe George) 1883 1950 The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni The Oldest Books in the World Produced by Al Haines "The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni" by Ptahhotep et al. is a collection of ancient Egyptian didactic texts, considered among the oldest books in the world, written during the early 3rd millennium BC. This work serves as a compilation of moral aphorisms and practical advice on various aspects of life, showcasing the values and social norms of ancient Egyptian society. The texts are part of the broader genre of wisdom literature, focusing on themes of ethics, conduct, and interpersonal relations. The book is divided into two main parts: first, "The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep," which offers practical wisdom on a wide range of topics, including humility, kindness, and the importance of good speech. It emphasizes the value of learning and respectful communication, advising readers to be gracious and just in their interactions. The second part, "The Instruction of Ke'Gemni," focuses more on the proper conduct at social gatherings and the importance of restraint and moderation in personal behavior. Together, these texts not only reflect the moral teachings of their time but also provide insights into the cultural priorities of ancient Egypt, highlighting universal themes of human behavior and ethics that resonate through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/30508/30508-h/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800 Maxims -- Early works to 1800 PJ Text Category: History - Ancient Category: Philosophy & Ethics 142376 2025-08-12T12:19:35.145197 text/html 127447 2021-01-05T20:42:59 text/html 124211 2025-08-12T12:19:38.094189 application/epub+zip 125589 2025-08-12T12:19:35.766189 application/epub+zip 119409 2025-08-12T12:19:35.375175 application/epub+zip 182845 2025-08-12T12:19:39.955195 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166943 2025-08-12T12:19:37.822201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161367 2022-09-14T06:40:20.046312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108179 2025-08-12T12:19:34.791185 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 107971 2021-01-05T20:42:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108001 2021-01-05T20:42:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21078 2025-08-12T12:19:40.106156 application/rdf+xml 16143 2025-08-12T12:19:35.580173 image/jpeg 2347 2025-08-12T12:19:35.542210 image/jpeg 43063 2021-01-05T20:42:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 113610 2021-01-05T20:42:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 42972 2021-01-05T20:42:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 114995 2025-08-12T12:19:35.158176 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia