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

The Eloquent Peasant is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the first study of rhetoric in ancient Egyptian literature. The book focuses on the story of a peasant who is wronged by a corrupt official and seeks justice through his eloquence and persuasive speech. Horne analyzes the use of rhetoric in the story and its significance in ancient Egyptian culture. The book provides insights into the literary and rhetorical techniques used by ancient Egyptians and their understanding of the power of language. It is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Egyptian literature, rhetoric, and culture.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.