Derived from authentic papyri, these captivating stories were collected a century ago by a leading Egyptologist. Tales of everyday magic and uncommon adventure include "The King of Joppa," recounting the capture of an enemy fortress by soldiers smuggled inside the walls; an ill-fated heroâ??s pursuit of a fair princess in "The Doomed Prince"; a manâ??s quest for supernatural powers in "Setna and the Magic Book"; and many others. The distinguished editor offers commentary on the storiesâ?? historical significance, and 57 evocative drawings appear throughout the text.
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