The eloquent peasant /
The eloquent peasant /
Loren R. Fisher.
- Second edition.
- 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Four thousand years ago, Egyptian society struggled with the downfall of the Old Kingdom, which brought an end to material success and introduced anarchy and chaos. Out of this period of crisis came such literature as A Dialogue between a Man and His Ba, Instructions to Meri-ka-Re, as well as the story recounted in this volume, The Eloquent Peasant.In this story, Khun-Anup, a poor peasant, was robbed, beaten, and scorned by Nemtinakht, who was well connected. Khun-Anup appealed to authorities for redress but had to make his appeals nine times. This compelling narrative recounts the peasant's s.
9781630878344 (electronic bk.) 1630878340 (electronic bk.)
Folk literature, Egyptian--Translations into English.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Anthropology--Cultural.
LITERARY CRITICISM--Ancient & Classical.
Folk literature, Egyptian.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Translations.
PJ1531.E5 / E5 2015eb
893/.1
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Four thousand years ago, Egyptian society struggled with the downfall of the Old Kingdom, which brought an end to material success and introduced anarchy and chaos. Out of this period of crisis came such literature as A Dialogue between a Man and His Ba, Instructions to Meri-ka-Re, as well as the story recounted in this volume, The Eloquent Peasant.In this story, Khun-Anup, a poor peasant, was robbed, beaten, and scorned by Nemtinakht, who was well connected. Khun-Anup appealed to authorities for redress but had to make his appeals nine times. This compelling narrative recounts the peasant's s.
9781630878344 (electronic bk.) 1630878340 (electronic bk.)
Folk literature, Egyptian--Translations into English.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Anthropology--Cultural.
LITERARY CRITICISM--Ancient & Classical.
Folk literature, Egyptian.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Translations.
PJ1531.E5 / E5 2015eb
893/.1