Ancient Egyptian Poetry

A series based on the study and research of Ancient Egyptian poetry by Oxford's Professor of Egyptology, Richard Bruce Parkinson

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Ranked #1

Talking with the Soul: A Dialogue about Life and Death

In this Ancient Egyptian poem, a man talks with his own soul about whether it is better to live or die. Read by Barbara ... Read more

16 May 2019

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15mins

Ranked #2

The Life of Sinuhe

An ancient Egyptian tells his life-story from the walls of his tomb, c. 1850 BC. Read by Barbara Ewing. Translated b... Read more

1 Nov 2016

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41mins

Ranked #3

The Queen Shrieks: The Shock of Ancient Egyptian Poetry

The Inaugural lecture of Richard B. Parkinson as Professor of Egyptology, accompanied by actress and author Barbara Ewin... Read more

27 Jun 2014

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47mins

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