The Shipwrecked Sailor: A Tale from Egypt

The Shipwrecked Sailor: A Tale from Egypt
Author: Suzanne I. Barchers
Publisher: Red Chair Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2022-08-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684526620

Sadiki fears the worst when he is tossed from his ship in a storm. But a chance encounter with a serpent changes his life and that of the Pharoah.

Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor

Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor
Author: Gabriel García Márquez
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2014-10-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1101911093

AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN eBOOK! In 1955, Garcia Marquez was working for El Espectador, a newspaper in Bogota, when in February of that year eight crew members of the Caldas, a Colombian destroyer, were washed overboard and disappeared. Ten days later one of them turned up, barely alive, on a deserted beach in northern Colombia. This book, which originally appeared as a series of newspaper articles, is Garcia Marquez's account of that sailor's ordeal. Translated by Randolf Hogan.

The Shipwrecked Sailor

The Shipwrecked Sailor
Author: Tamara Bower
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781481425254

This story is based on one found on a papyrus scroll of hieroglyphs from the nineteenth century B.C., Egypt. It tells the tale of a voyage on the Red Sea to a mysterious and enchanted land of riches located south of Egypt. On his way to the King's gold mines, a sailor is shipwrecked on a magic island, the Island of the Soul. Not long after he arrives, a gigantic serpent with scales of gold appears and reveals to the sailor that he is the Prince of Punt, and is also a lone survivor. The two become good friends, but one day a ship comes to rescue the sailor. Bearing gifts from the Prince, the sailor returns to Egypt with full hands, and a full heart. This is a tale of the surprising (and fortuitous) bonds that unite us, and of the good that comes to us when we least expect it. Tamara Bower's lush illustrations are rendered in Egyptian style, and phrases from the story appear in hieroglyphs with their literal translations.

Middle Egyptian Literature

Middle Egyptian Literature
Author: James P. Allen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2015
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1107087430

This volume provides original texts as well as translations of the major works of Middle Kingdom literature.

Writings from Ancient Egypt

Writings from Ancient Egypt
Author: Toby Wilkinson
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016-08-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 0141395966

'Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away. But writings make him remembered' In ancient Egypt, words had magical power. Inscribed on tombs and temple walls, coffins and statues, or inked onto papyri, hieroglyphs give us a unique insight into the life of the Egyptian mind. Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson has freshly translated a rich and diverse range of ancient Egyptian writings into modern English, including tales of shipwreck and wonder, obelisk inscriptions, mortuary spells, funeral hymns, songs, satires and advice on life from a pharaoh to his son. Spanning over two millennia, this is the essential guide to a complex, sophisticated culture. Translated with an Introduction by Toby Wilkinson

The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt

The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt
Author: Joyce Tyldesley
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2010-08-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 014196376X

From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what they mean. Gathered from pyramid friezes, archaological finds and contemporary documents, these vivid and strange stories explain everything from why the Nile flooded every year to their beliefs about what exactly happened after death and shed fascinating light on what life was like for both rich and poor. Lavishly illustrated with colour pictures, maps and family trees, helpful glossaries explaining all the major gods and timelines of the Pharoahs and most importantly packed with unforgettable stories, this book offers the perfect introduction to Egyptian history and civilization.

The Tale of Sinuhe and Other Ancient Egyptian Poems, 1940-1640 BC

The Tale of Sinuhe and Other Ancient Egyptian Poems, 1940-1640 BC
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1998
Genre: Egyptian poetry
ISBN: 9780192839664

"This anthology contains all the substantial surviving works from the golden age of Ancient Egyptian fictional literature (c.1940-1640 B.C.). Composed by an anonymous author in the form of a funerary autobiography, the Tale tells how the courtier Sinuhe flees Egypt at the death of his king. His adventures bring wealth and happiness, but his failure to find meaningful life abroad is only redeemed by the new king's sympathy, and he finally returns to the security of his homeland. Other works from the Middle Kingdom include a poetic dialogue between a man and his soul on the problem of suffering and death, a teaching about the nature of wisdom which is bitterly spoken by the ghost of the assassinated King Amenemhat I, and a series of light-hearted tales of wonder from the court of the builder of the Great Pyramid."--Jacket.

Stories from Ancient Egypt

Stories from Ancient Egypt
Author: Joyce A. Tyldesley
Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-31
Genre: Gods, Egyptian
ISBN: 9781842175057

Collection of stories about the ancient Egyptians and their gods.

Egyptian Legends and Stories

Egyptian Legends and Stories
Author: Marjory Veronica Seton-Williams
Publisher: Stacey International Publishers
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1988
Genre: History
ISBN:

Ancient Egypt has a rich tradition of stories and proverbs, recorded by scribes. This book raises these stories from the dust, and presents obscure ancient texts in a readable form. The selections date from the Old Kingdom to medieval times, the majority being based on religious themes. There are many surprising new texts here, but some of the themes seem familiar: the creation myth of Memphis theology is similar to the bible while 'The Capture of Joppa' is an older version of 'Ali Baba'.