Boris De Rachewiltz

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Italian Egyptologist and translator, known for selecting and translating ancient Egyptian texts.

Translated and curated selections of ancient Egyptian instructions (maxims), including excerpts attributed to Ptahotep and Kagemni. One reviewed edition is a 48-page booklet titled Massime degli antichi egiziani.

A single review by Dr.Adder examines De Rachewiltz's compact translation of ancient Egyptian maxims. The reviewer praises the clarity and evocative quality of the selections while noting the collection's necessarily limited scope. The work presented is a 48-page booklet titled Massime degli antichi egiziani.