Feb. 28, 2025—Tale of Sinuhe (Ancient Egyptian)

The next meeting of Great Books KC will be February 28, 2025.  

We will discuss Tale of Sinuhe (Ancient Egyptian)

Meeting Date & Time:

Date: February 28, 2025 

Time: 7:00 pm

Zoom Meeting:

Attendance by Zoom only (meeting room not available)

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About the Book: 

The Tale of Sinuhe is a work of ancient Egyptian literature. It was likely composed in the beginning of the Twelfth Dynasty after the death of Amenemhat I. The tale describes an Egyptian man who flees his kingdom, and lives as a foreigner before returning to Egypt shortly before his death. It explores universal themes such as divine providence and mercy. The oldest known copy of the text dates to the reign of Amenemhat III, around 1800 BCE. The work was so popular within Egypt that newer copies have been found ranging up to 750 years after the original.

             

Availability of Book:

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