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Where ancient stories and historical treasures come to life in a serene and immersive experience. Today, we present the complete “Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri” by W. M. Flinders Petrie, featuring both the First and Second Series, read by Mark Cassidy and illustrated by Tristram Ellis.
This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, guiding you through mythic, moral, and historical narratives from ancient Egypt.
🔖 For Flinders Petrie's full remarks on each chapter:
🔖 About “Egyptian Tales”
Drawn from ancient papyri and temple inscriptions, these tales span Egypt’s earliest dynasties to its later periods. Stories such as “The Shipwrecked Sailor,” “The Doomed Prince,” “Setna and the Magic Book”, and others reflect Egypt’s views on fate, morality, wisdom, and divine intervention. Petrie’s translations bring these timeless narratives to modern audiences, while Tristram Ellis’s original illustrations evoke the aesthetic of ancient Egypt with vivid detail.
🌟 About W. M. Flinders Petrie
Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853–1942) was a pioneering Egyptologist and archaeologist. His translations of Egyptian literature introduced a wide readership to the narrative and philosophical richness of ancient Egyptian culture.
🎨 Illustrated by Tristram Ellis
The original illustrations by Tristram Ellis complement the tales with a visual elegance inspired by the art of Pharaonic Egypt.
🎙️ Narrated by Mark Cassidy
Mark Cassidy brings a warm and articulate voice to these ancient stories, guiding listeners through each tale with clarity and reverence.
🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Immersive Reading
This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to read along as you listen. The visual format honors the rhythm and tone of each tale while enhancing your understanding of Egypt’s literary legacy.
📚 Timestamps
- 00:00 - Egyptian Tales, translated from the Papyri by W. M. Flinders Petrie
- 00:13 - Introduction
- 07:32 - The Tales of the Magicians
- 08:11 - Kafra's Tale
- 12:23 - Baufra's Tale
- 16:40 - Hordedef's Tale
- 30:27 - The Peasant and the Workman
- 40:05 - The Shipwrecked Sailor
- 49:16 - The Adventures of Sanehat
- 1:15:47 - Introduction to the Second Series
- 1:18:46 - The Taking of Joppa
- 1:23:32 - The Doomed Prince
- 1:31:34 - Anpu and Bata
- 1:53:47 - Setna and the Magic Book
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