Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 350 Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders) 1853 1942 Petrie, Flinders Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Sir Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri: First series, IVth to XIIth dynasty Produced by Eric Eldred and David Widger "Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri: First Series, IVth to XIIth Dynasty" by W. M. Flinders Petrie is a collection of ancient Egyptian stories written during the late 19th century. This work aims to present some of the oldest known tales in the world to English readers, with a focus on their cultural and historical significance. The stories encompass various themes such as magic, adventure, and social intricacies, showcasing the literary richness of ancient Egyptian civilization. The opening of this collection introduces the context of the tales and sets the stage for the narrative style that follows. It begins with King Khufu calling upon his sons and counselors to recount stories that highlight the deeds of magicians from the past. Khafra, one of his royal sons, initiates this storytelling with a tale about enchantment involving a crocodile and a page, eventually leading to themes of loyalty, deception, and punishment. This blend of fantastical elements with moral lessons establishes a glimpse into the social norms and beliefs of ancient Egypt, while also promising further enchanting tales that explore human and supernatural interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Egyptian literature -- Translations into English PJ Text Egypt Browsing: History - Ancient Browsing: Literature 174657 2025-06-03T12:17:05.600256 text/html 179117 2016-05-21T10:30:16 text/html; charset=us-ascii 327384 2016-05-21T10:30:26 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 413404 2025-06-03T12:17:13.691248 application/epub+zip 414993 2025-06-03T12:17:09.659281 application/epub+zip 112084 2025-06-03T12:17:08.227240 application/epub+zip 642834 2025-06-03T12:17:16.250218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 623935 2025-06-03T12:17:12.673266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250882 2022-09-04T05:48:08.814039 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 124609 2025-06-03T12:17:04.905297 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 124377 2016-05-21T10:30:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46429 2016-05-21T10:30:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18632 2025-06-03T12:17:16.397209 application/rdf+xml 24482 2025-06-03T12:17:08.803251 image/jpeg 4611 2025-06-03T12:17:08.513265 image/jpeg 412331 2025-06-03T12:17:05.672265 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