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Title: The Story of Nefrekepta, from a Demotic Papyrus

Note: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by James Wright and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Story of Nefrekepta, from a Demotic Papyrus" by Gilbert Murray is a verse retelling based on an ancient Egyptian tale, likely composed in the early 20th century. This work draws from a Demotic papyrus that dates back to around 100 B.C. It presents a blend of historical narrative and mystical elements, focusing on themes of love, death, and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge through its portrayal of the titular character, Nefrekepta. The narrative follows the wise priest Setne Khamuas, who becomes enchanted with the legendary Book of Thoth, hidden with the remains of Nefrekepta. The story unfolds with Setne's quest that involves seeking forbidden knowledge, encountering supernatural beings, and facing dire consequences. As he ventures into the tomb of Nefrekepta, he unveils the power of the book, which grants immense knowledge and magical abilities. However, the narrative explores the heavy price of such power, leading to tragic events, including the deaths of those close to Setne, culminating in the ultimate realization of the importance of life, love, and the consequences of one's choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957

EBook No.: 36887

Published: Jul 28, 2011

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Egyptian literature -- Translations into English

Subject: Egyptian language -- Demotic, ca. 650 B.C.-450 A.D. -- Texts -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Story of Nefrekepta, from a Demotic Papyrus

Note: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by James Wright and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Story of Nefrekepta, from a Demotic Papyrus" by Gilbert Murray is a verse retelling based on an ancient Egyptian tale, likely composed in the early 20th century. This work draws from a Demotic papyrus that dates back to around 100 B.C. It presents a blend of historical narrative and mystical elements, focusing on themes of love, death, and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge through its portrayal of the titular character, Nefrekepta. The narrative follows the wise priest Setne Khamuas, who becomes enchanted with the legendary Book of Thoth, hidden with the remains of Nefrekepta. The story unfolds with Setne's quest that involves seeking forbidden knowledge, encountering supernatural beings, and facing dire consequences. As he ventures into the tomb of Nefrekepta, he unveils the power of the book, which grants immense knowledge and magical abilities. However, the narrative explores the heavy price of such power, leading to tragic events, including the deaths of those close to Setne, culminating in the ultimate realization of the importance of life, love, and the consequences of one's choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957

EBook No.: 36887

Published: Jul 28, 2011

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Egyptian literature -- Translations into English

Subject: Egyptian language -- Demotic, ca. 650 B.C.-450 A.D. -- Texts -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.