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EGYPT AND ITS

LITERATURE
GROUP 2
TRIVIA QUIZ
WHO IS SHE?
She is a famous egypt
ian
queen.
She greatly influenced
politics during her tim
e
People say “she was n
o
beauty”
Her name starts with c
and
ends with a
CLEOPATRA
WHAT IS IT?
This river is very impo
rtant
to ancient Egyptians
It sustained agricultur
e and
settled the population
“The ain’t just a river
in Egypt.”
THE NILE RIVER
WHO IS WHO?
Absolute ruler; they o
wned
all the land, and contr
olled
the irrigation system.
Regarded as the Earth
ly
king and the spiritual
ruler
of Nation
Buried in Pyramids wh
en
they die
PHARAOHS
WHAT IS IT?
Egyptians believe in
immortality, which is w
hy
they do this process
This involves wrapping
the
body to preserve it th
en
performing rituals and
prayers
MUMMIFICATION
WHAT IS IT?
This is the largest city
of
Africa, and this is the
Capital of Egypt
This city lies on the ba
nks
of the Nile River.
It starts with letter C a
nd
ends with letter O.
CAIRO
INTRODUCTION TO EGYPT:

HISTORY, CULT
URE,
TRADITION, AN
D
BELIEFS
GEOGRAPHY
Egypt is the gift of the Nile. Their civilization unfolded along the life-giving
waters of the Nile River. The water from Nile helped in sustaining their
agriculture and it played a symbolic role in their cultural narratives.

LANGUAGE
The official language of Egypt is the Modern Standard Arabic. Historic
languages include the Egyptian Languages (Copto-Egyptian) consisting of
ancient Egyptian and Coptic.
CLEOPATRA

The Famous Egyptian Queen

She committed suicide with her


lover Mark Anthony after Cesar
August captured them, which led
to the decline of the kingdom
and its subsequent annexation
to Rome.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
THE PHARAOS
The rulers who held absolute authority over the land. They
are considered to be divine figures, serving as both political
and religious leader.

MUMMIFICATION
This process is done because Egyptians believed it would
help the person's spirit live on after death. It was mostly for
important people or those who could afford it..
HISTORICAL
DE V EL OM PE NT OF
EGY PT IA N LIT ER AT URE
OLD KINGDOM MIDDLE KINGDOM
Very few literary texts survived the classic age of Egyptian
Among the important works of the literature which saw the
period were: flourishing of works which became
popular for hundreds of years.
a. Pyramid Texts- include nonliterary Among these are:
and highly poetic spells
b. Cannibal Texts- vivid bits of poetry a. Tale of Sinuhe
representing the dead kings attaining b. Shipwrecked Sailor- a simple
power in the afterlife by devouring folktale of a sailor who meets an old
the gods fatherly serpent on an island
c. Proverbs of Ptahotep- a book of c. King Cheops and the Magicians-
sound but worldly advice several folk tales given in a frame
work story.
NEW KINGDOM LATE PERIOD
the style of writing changed and literature is differs greatly from
the language of the day was used, that of the earlier times because
which brought forth a more natural it was written in demotic, the
manner of writing, replacing the simplified Egyptian language of
artificialities of the Middle the time.
Kingdom.
a. The Lamentations of Isis and
a. The story of King Apohis and Nephtys and Setna
Sekenere b. The Magic Book
b. Voyage of Wenamon
c. The tale of the two brothers
d. The Enchanted Price
MAJOR LITERARY
THEMES
TWO MAJOR LITERARY THEMES:

RELIGION IMMORTALITY
Egyptian literary work t e ra ry w o r k is a ls o
s evolve around Egyptia n li
religious beliefs and p s a t ta in ing et e r n a l
ractices. evolving toward
It can be traced durin
g Early Dynastic life
Period (c. 6000- c. 315 e as e d in a tt ain in g
0 BCE) Assists the dec
It contained Prayer fo
r Offerings, immortality
religious hymns, and r k o f th e D e a d ( d u r in g
eligious ex. the Bo o
practices g d o m ) .
the new k in
TYPES OF EGYPTIAN
LITERATURE
1. TALES

It started during Middle Kingdom, the golden


Examples of tales
age of Egyptian literature.
1. The tales of Sinuhe
During the Middle Kingdom, literature
2. Tale of Two Brothers
became richer and more varied. Some of the
3. The shipwrecked sailor
famous short stories are The Tale of Sinuhe
4. The story of eloquent peasant
and The Shipwrecked Sailor. These short
stories depict some of the culture and
traditions of Egypt.
2. LOVE SONGS

Examples of love stories:


It flourished during the new kingdom
1. A wife embracing her husband
period, especially during the Ramesside
2. A decorated doorway
period (1250–1070 B.C.).
3. Lector Priest Holding a Papyrus
The content of the literature is
Scroll
expressing their feelings to their beloved
and communicating through their writing.
3. POETRY

During the Old Kingdom (26th century BC– Example of Poetry:


22nd century BC). 1. To whom should I speak today?
There are many ancient poems; this 2. Ploughing and Sowing is a
collection is called the Pyramid Texts. poem
The poetry of Egyptian literature is varied
and wide. There's romance, hymns,
religiosity, immortality, and their culture
and beliefs.
THE TA IL OF SINUHE BY
MIKA WALTARI
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

MIKA TOIMI WALTARI


A Finnish historical novelist, b
est known for his magnum
opus The Egyptian.
Born in Helsinki on September
19, 1908 and lost his
father, a Lutheran pastor, at th
e age of five.
His career lasted over 40 yea
rs.
He wrote at least 29 novels, 15
novellas, 6 collections of
stories or fairy tales, 6 collecti
ons of poetry and 26
plays.
SUMMARY
The Tale of Sinuhe" is a short story set in ancient Egypt during the 20th dynasty. It
follows the story of Sinuhe , an Egy ptia n nob le who flees Egy pt afte r the
assassination of his king. Sinuhe travels to foreign lands, but eventually returns to
Egypt and is welcomed back into the royal court. The story begins with Sinuhe
living in luxu ry as an advisor to the Pha rao h Am ene mh et I. How eve r, whe n
Am ene mh et is assass inat ed, Sin uhe fea rs for his life and dec ide s to leav e Egy pt. He
travels to several foreign lands, including Syria, where he becomes wealthy and
marries a loc al wom an. How eve r, Sin uhe gro ws res tles s and dec ide s to retu rn to
Egy pt. Upo n his return, Sin uhe is put on trial for des erting his cou ntry . How eve r, he
is clever and speaks eloquently in his defense, impressing the judges and gaining
their favor. With the help of his friends, Sinuhe is then able to regain his status and
return to the royal court.
TO WHOM S HO ULD I SP E AK
TODAY? BY TH OM A S E R IC P EET
I. III.
To whom should I speak today? To whom should I speak today?
Brothers are evil; The peaceful man is in evil case;
The friends of today love not. Good is cast aside everywhere.
II. IV.
To whom should I speak today? To whom should I speak today?
Hearts are covetous; Yesterday is forgotten;
Every man plundereth the goods of his Me do not as they were done by
fellow. nowadays
V. VII.
To whom should I speak today? To whom should I speak today?
There is no heart of man There is a lack of confidants;
Whereon one might lean. Men have recourse to a stranger to tell
VI. their troubles.
To whom should I speak today? VIII.
The righteous are no more; To whom should I speak today?
The land is given over to evil-doers. I am laden with misery,
And am without a comforter.
INTRODUCTION

Human mistrust and disillusionment are universal themes that are


reflected in Thomas Eric Peet's poetry. Peet expresses in short
poems the universal feeling of loneliness, hopelessness, and yearning
for real human connection. The poem delves into the everlasting
battle against betrayal, self-interest, and the lack of genuine
connections, providing enduring understanding of the depths of
what it means to be human.
ABOUT THE POET

THOMAS ERIC PEET


Full Name: T. Eric Peet (Thom
as Eric Peet)
Education: Attended Merchan
t Taylors' School in
Crosby; studied at Queen's C
ollege, Oxford
Legacy: The Egyptology library
at Queen's College,
Oxford, is named the Peet Lib
rary in his honor in
recognition of his contribution
s.
THE THEME OF THE POEM

Through his portrayal of a society tainted by betrayal, selfishness,


and a lack of true concern, Thomas Eric Peet's poetry conveys a
deep mistrust and hopelessness in humanity. He criticizes the lack of
compassion and solidarity, as well as the prevalence of greed and
dishonesty. The poem gives the impression that these problems are
timeless and have persisted throughout history and leaves the
reader with a sense of helplessness and longing for solace in a world
seemingly devoid of morality and trust.
STRUCTURE AND LITERARY DEVICES

Thomas Eric Peet's poem follows a structured format with eight


stanzas, each containing two lines. This structure provides a
rhythmic flow to the poem and emphasizes the repetition of the
central question: "To whom should I speak today?" This repetition
serves to underscore the poet's sense of isolation and despair, as
well as the universal nature of the themes explored.
LITERARY DEVICES FOUND IN THE POEM
IMAGERY METAPHOR
“hearts are covetous”
“The land is given over to evil-doers”
“every man plundereth the goods of his
“There is a lack of confidants”
fellow.”

REPETITION PARALLELISM
repeated phrase followed by a
"To whom should I speak today?"
statement of societal disillusionment

IRONY
The presence of rhetorical
questions
CONCLUSION

A powerful poem by Thomas Eric Peet depicts the timeless struggle


between morality and trust. Its themes of self-centeredness,
betrayal, and the need for real connection are still relevant today.
Peet's work offers timeless insight into the common need for genuine
human interactions and serves as an awful reminder of the value of
trust and compassion in a world too frequently characterized by
isolation and detachment.
PEAKING ACTIVITY: SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!
S
TO WHOM SHOULD I SPEAK TODAY?

INSTRUCTION: Take a few minutes to reflect on a time when you


faced a difficult decision or situation and you needed to seek
advice.

Who did you decide to speak to?


Why did you choose that person?
How did speaking to that person ease your situation?
THANK YOU!

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