The Eloquent Peasant The First Study Of Rhetoric In Ancient Egyptian Literature - Hardcover

9781169171916: The Eloquent Peasant The First Study Of Rhetoric In Ancient Egyptian Literature

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1169171915 ISBN 13: 9781169171916

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

The Eloquent Peasant is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the topic of rhetoric in ancient Egyptian literature. The book is considered to be the first study of its kind, as it delves into the use of persuasive language and communication techniques in Egyptian texts from the Middle Kingdom period. The main focus of the book is on the story of the Eloquent Peasant, a tale that was written around 2000 BCE and tells the story of a peasant who is wronged by a powerful official. The peasant uses his eloquence and persuasive abilities to plead his case and ultimately win justice. Horne analyzes the story in detail, examining the rhetorical devices used by the peasant and the official, and drawing comparisons to other ancient texts and rhetorical traditions.Throughout the book, Horne provides historical and cultural context for the story, discussing the role of rhetoric in ancient Egyptian society and the ways in which it was used by different classes of people. He also explores the language and literary techniques used in the story, providing translations and interpretations of key passages.Overall, The Eloquent Peasant is a fascinating and groundbreaking work that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of ancient Egyptian literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rhetoric and communication, as well as those interested in ancient Egyptian culture and literature.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Egypt, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100073.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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