This collection features translations of ancient Egyptian stories, offering insight into the daily life, beliefs, and culture of early Egypt. Petrie presents a variety of tales ranging from moral lessons to adventures, all translated from original papyri. The stories reveal the values and wisdom of ancient Egyptian civilization, making this an essential read for anyone interested in Egyptology or early literature. Professor Sir W. M. Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) held the first chair of Egyptology in the U.K. and excavated at many of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt. His most famous discovery to be that of the Merneptah Stele. This volume contains tales from the Fourth through the Twelfth Dynasties.