The Egyptian (1949)
The Egyptian is a 1949 Finnish-language book written by Mika Waltari.
Set in Egypt, more than a thousand years before Christ, it encompasses all of the then-known world. It is told by Sinhue, physician to the Pharaoh Akhenaton, and is the story of his life. Through his eyes are seen innumerable characters, fully drawn and covering the whole panorama of the ancient world.
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What is The Egyptian about?
Set in Egypt, more than a thousand years before Christ, it encompasses all of the then-known world. It is told by Sinhue, physician to the Pharaoh Akhenaton, and is the story of his life. Through his eyes are seen innumerable characters, fully drawn and covering the whole panorama of the ancient world.
When was The Egyptian published?
The Egyptian was published in 1949.
Who made The Egyptian?
The Egyptian was written by Mika Waltari.