Seit ihrer Kindheit faszinieren Susan Brind Morrow tote Sprachen. Über das Studium der Urform von Sprache, den Hieroglyphen, entwickelt sie eine leidenschaftliche Beziehung zu Ägypten. Immer häufiger zieht es sie in die gleißende Stille der ägyptischen Wüste und das lärmende Chaos von Kairo.
The author, a classicist and linguist, offers a unique perspective on the deep connections between humanity and nature. Through her original reflections, she explores the delicate yet enduring ties that unite people with the environment, highlighting the intricate relationships that shape our understanding of the natural world.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-284) and index.
The first proper translation of the Egyptian Pyramid Texts (The Book of the Dead) reveals their beauty as literature and their profound importance.