Egyptian Literature

Egyptian literature traces its beginnings to ancient Egypt and is some of the earliest known literature. Indeed, the Egyptians were the first culture to develop literature as we know it today, that is, the book.

Read more about Egyptian Literature:  Ancient Egyptian Literature, Christian Egyptian Literature, Islamic Egyptian Literature, Modern Egyptian Literature, Notable Egyptian Writers

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