Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #142926 in Books
• Published on: 1973-12-31
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 682 pages

Synopsis
Although the first edition of the study appeared over seventy years ago, Gardiner's Egyptian Grammar remains the most comprehensive presentation of Middle Egyptian available, and is still an essential reference tool for all advanced work in the language. The latest, third, edition, appeared in 1957 and is now in its tenth reprinting. After each new element of grammar the learner is given a set of exercises, and the book also contains useful resources such as a list of hieroglyphic signs and information about the development of the language

Customer Reviews

Very Good
There is a great lack in good books where one may study\learn middle egyptian thoroughly. Most books are designed only as an introduction. This book is the real deal and there is probably no better book than this (I would have actually given it 4 1/2 *'s if i could've). Though many of the theories are old and predated, this is definetely the course for someone who wants to take the language seriously, though I do recommend a "basic" introduction before you start this course (eg:- 'A Short Introduction to Middle Egyptian' by Peter Koenig). After you have read this this book, I also suggest that you join an internet forum if you want to start reading more texts and improve your translation.

THE book to have if you want to learn Ancient Egyptian
I had read about this book and seen it in a few bibliographies and bought a copy just to see what it was like in comparison to Collier and Manley's book. I must say Gardiner suits my personal learning style better - taking it a bit by bit with lots of examples to look at and learn from and in a lot more detail than C & M. It will probably take me years to learn it properly but I am having a great time at the moment with it. I've just spent the day at the British Museum using my lately learnt skills and have thoroughly enjoyed myself.

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