
Pharaoh
A groundbreaking new translation of the only historical novel by noted Polish writer Bolesław Prus.
“ . . . unique in world literature of the nineteenth century”--Czesław Miłosz
Imbued with poetry, leavened with humor, and
graced with moments of transcendent beauty, Pharaoh offers a compelling
picture of life at every level of ancient Egyptian society. As the story unfolds, Egypt is experienci...
A groundbreaking new translation of the only historical novel by noted Polish writer Bolesław Prus.
“ . . . unique in world literature of the nineteenth century”--Czesław Miłosz
Imbued with poetry, leavened with humor, and
graced with moments of transcendent beauty, Pharaoh offers a compelling
picture of life at every level of ancient Egyptian society. As the story unfolds, Egypt is experienci...