Egyptian · lament and dialogue · composed c. 1850–1600 BCE; copied c. 1250 BCE

The Admonitions of Ipuwer

Name: The Admonitions of Ipuwer
Author: Ipuwer (attributed)

Ipuwer (attributed) — Egyptian

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