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Ancient Egyptian literature

Stories from Ancient Egypt
by Joyce Tyldesley

This is an interesting book with stories from many periods of Egyptian history

Literature of Ancient Egypt
by W. K Simpson

This fascinating book offers consice translations of many ancient works of literature

Legends of Ancient Egypt
by F. H. Brooksbank

This is a good overview of the classic Egyptian myths many of which have shaped the foundations of the major world religions

Legends of the Egyptian Gods
by E. Wallis Budge

This is a very interesting work which recounts many of Egypts classic religious myths. His translation is often criticised, but the book is still well worth a look.

Fiction inspired by Ancient Egypt

River God
by Wilbur Smith

This book is a melodramatic romance and adventure story set in ancient Egypt during the Hyksos period. The book is not to be considered historically accurate, but is fast paced and fun, if a little lightweight.

The Seventh Scroll
by Wilbur Smith

This book follows the expolits of an Egyptologist who discovered a scroll dating from the Hyksos period that was composed by one of the protagonists in his previous novel, River God.

The Golden Slipper
by Saviour Pirotta

The cinderella story, set in Egypt. This is a nice children´s book with lovely illustrations.

Books from Amazon

Ancient Egyptian literature

Stories from Ancient Egyptby Joyce Tyldesley

Literature of Ancient Egyptby W. K Simpson

Legends of Ancient Egyptby F. H. Brooksbank

Legends of the Egyptian Godsby E. Wallis Budge