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Mini Episode: A Wayward Scribe (The Drinking)

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A former pupil goes off the rails and gets lost in drink; his teacher tries to bring him back.

After completing his education, a young scribe might take a job in a temple, government office, or work team. But this time, the student went off into some wayward behaviours. Writing a stern letter, a schoolmaster tries to bring his former pupil back to sobriety and good living.

• Translations by John L. Foster, Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology (Amazon)
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Published on 7 years, 3 months ago