Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 326 Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders) 1853 1942 Petrie, Flinders Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Sir Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri: Second series, XVIIIth to XIXth dynasty Produced by Eric Eldred and David Widger "Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri: Second series, XVIIIth to XIXth" edited by W. M. Flinders Petrie is a collection of ancient Egyptian stories dating back to the 18th and 19th Dynasties, during a time of remarkable literary and artistic achievement in Egypt. Unlike typical fairy tales, these narratives focus on the realistic portrayal of human experiences, capturing the beliefs, passions, and everyday lives of Egyptians from antiquity. Key characters include Tahutia, a military leader in "The Taking of Joppa," the doomed prince of "The Doomed Prince," and Anpu and Bata, two brothers entangled in drama and fate. The opening of the collection presents an introduction wherein the editor explains the significance of these tales in understanding ancient Egyptian culture, emphasizing their relatable nature and humanistic themes. The initial tale, "The Taking of Joppa," depicts Tahutia as he cunningly traps a rebel enemy through deceptive negotiation. This is followed by the tragic story of "The Doomed Prince," who struggles against a prophecy of death while finding love and adventure. Each tale is rich with historical context and supernatural elements, showcasing enchanting storytelling that aims not merely to entertain but to offer insights into the complexities of life in ancient Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Egyptian literature -- Translations into English PJ Text Egypt Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature 212917 2025-06-03T12:24:07.479377 text/html 214816 2012-11-20T10:56:54 text/html; charset=us-ascii 335571 2012-11-20T10:58:32 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 442965 2025-06-03T12:24:17.786354 application/epub+zip 444108 2025-06-03T12:24:12.480365 application/epub+zip 120735 2025-06-03T12:24:10.562343 application/epub+zip 691028 2025-06-03T12:24:20.982411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 675672 2025-06-03T12:24:16.526302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262775 2022-09-04T05:54:51.517780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135838 2025-06-03T12:24:06.498378 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 135618 2012-08-27T14:09:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49779 2012-08-27T14:13:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19062 2025-06-03T12:24:21.143291 application/rdf+xml 25572 2025-06-03T12:24:11.179312 image/jpeg 4641 2025-06-03T12:24:10.884337 image/jpeg 441149 2025-06-03T12:24:07.577329 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