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Can I read Middle Egyptian : An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs on EtoBox?

Middle Egyptian : An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs by Allen, James P. is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Middle Egyptian : An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs about?

Middle Egyptian introduces the reader to the writing system of ancient Egypt and the language of hieroglyphic texts. It contains twenty-six lessons, exercises (with answers), a list of hieroglyphic signs, and a dictionary. It also includes a series of twenty-five essays on the most important aspects of ancient Egyptian history, society, religion and literature. The combination of grammar lessons and cultural essays allows users to not only read hieroglyphic texts but also to understand them, providing readers with the foundation to understand texts on monuments and to read great works of ancient Egyptian literature in the original text. This second edition contains revised exercises and essays, providing an up to date account of current research and discoveries. New illustrations enhance discussions and examples. These additions combine with the previous edition to create a complete grammatical description of the classical language of ancient Egypt for specialists in linguistics and other fields.

Who reads Middle Egyptian : An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Allen, James P.
Publisher
Cambridge eText
Published
2010
Language
EN
ISBN
9780521517966
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Language Learning, Literary Fiction, Linguistics
Rating
4.32 / 5 (129 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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