The Eloquent Peasant, 2nd edition

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 struggle for justice. Fisher's fresh translation with notes provides an engaging entry to a story that has contemporary implications. Loren R. Fisher retired as Professor of Hebrew Bible at the School of Theology at Claremont and as Professor of Semitic Languages and Literature at the Claremont Graduate University. He is the author of numerous works, including Tales from Ancient Egypt; Genesis, A Royal Epic; The Jerusalem Academy; and The Many Voices of Job. He is also editor of Ras Shamra Parallels, vols. 1 and 2.

Author: Loren R. Fisher
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 01/15/2015
Pages: 82
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.20d
ISBN13: 9781625649041
ISBN10: 1625649045
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | General
- Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval
- History | Ancient | Egypt