Ancient Egyptian: A Linguistic Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521448499)

The language of Ancient Egypt has been the object of careful investigation since its decipherment in the nineteenth century, but this is the first accessible account that uses the insight of modern linguistics. Antonio Loprieno discusses the hieroglyphic system and its cursive varieties, and the phonology, morphology and syntax of Ancient Egyptian, as well as looking at its genetic ties with other languages of the Near East. This book will be indispensable for both linguists and Egyptologists.

Author: Antonio Loprieno
ISBN-10: 0521448492
ISBN-13: 9780521448499
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/27/1995
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.05w x 0.82d