The Egyptian by Mika Waltari
The novel is a sweeping historical epic set in ancient Egypt, following the life of Sinuhe, a physician who rises from humble beginnings to become a trusted confidant of pharaohs and kings. Through Sinuhe's eyes, readers experience the political intrigue, war, and religious turmoil of the time, as he travels across known civilizations, from Babylon to Crete, engaging with historical figures and experiencing the cultural richness of the era. His personal journey of love, betrayal, and search for meaning is set against the backdrop of the fall of the Egyptian empire, providing a vivid tapestry of the human condition and the ebb and flow of destiny.
The 1218th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1945
- Nationality
- Finnish
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-800
- Original Language
- Finnish
- Avg User Rating
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(4.7)
- Alternate Titles
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- Egipcjanin Sinuhe, Tom 1
- Egypťan Sinuhet
- Sinuhe egyptiläinen
- Sinuhe the Egyptian
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- 4176th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)
- Daniel S. Burt's Recommended Historical Novels (What Historical Novel Do I Read Next? by Daniel S. Burt (1997))
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)