Akhenaten : Dweller in TruthA Novel

 

Akhenaten : Dweller in TruthA Novel
Akhenaten : Dweller in TruthA Novel
by Authors: Naguib Mahfouz , Tagreid Abu-Hassabo
Released: 04 April, 2000
ISBN: 0385499094
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Akhenaten : Dweller in TruthA Novel > Customer Review #1:
Truth, monotheism, and politics in ancient Egypt

Although Mahfouz is best known in the West for his novels of modern Cairene life, he also has written a number of novels based on ancient Egyptian history. "Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth" is one such work. Technically a novel, this book is more a meditation on historical truth and the multiple perspectives of different individuals on the same event. The frame story of a young nobleman investigating the truth about the notorious heretic pharoah provides a vehicle for those close to Akhenaten tell their versions of what happened. They each have their own axes to grind, their own secrets to hide, and their own versions of reality. Politics, power, ambition, idealism, mysticism and pure pragmatism all play their parts. The only constant in each narrative is Akhenatens devotion to his one god, though some view it as heresy and some as revelation. But the Pharoah is convinced that his god and his gods way of peace and love will triumph in the end. Of course, Akhenaten and all he worked for were destroyed, but it is for the reader to decide if he won in the end.

This is not a book to read for plot development and sweeping action. But, if you are interested in a book that takes a more character-driven and philosophical stance, then "Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth" is a rewarding read.



Akhenaten : Dweller in TruthA Novel > Customer Review #2:
Fascinating Historical Fiction

From Nobel Prize winning author, a new look at the controversial reign of Pharoah Akhenaten and his beautiful wife Nefertiti. Akhenaten, turning his back on the political and religious power structure which supported Egyptian pharaohs, rejected polytheism in favor of a single deity of love, light and joy, which precluded violence, punishment, and war. He left the traditional home of pharaohs, Thebes, and built a new governing city to his new deity. Although the population of Egypt adored this new enlightened governance, the strength and reach of the Egyptian empire soon crumbled as enemies encroached upon its borders with impunity and finally, the military and powerful priests gave Akhenaten an ultimatum-give up your throne...or else. As a result, Tuthankamen, Akhenatens young brother, was placed upon the throne and Akhenatens rule ended in imprisonment and a suspiciously early death. Mahfouzs well researched historical fiction constitutes interviews with the key power players recalling the reign and crisis of Akhenatens rule, each perspective revealing the speakers political biases. The sum provides an easy and fascinating glimpse into an unusual period of Ancient Egyptian history.

Akhenaten : Dweller in TruthA Novel > Customer Review #3:
Mr.Os online book review

The book Akhenaten, Dweller in Truth was a very interesting book. The plot is interesting and I would highly recommend it to others.

It starts out with a great queen of Egypt who has two sons. The younger one becomes prince and eventually pharoah, but one day he hears the voice of God say to him that he is the only god that should be worshipped and there is no other but him. So, Akhenaten turns to monotheism and starts to spread this new religion. The nobles and most of the people of Egypt accuse him of being crazy and label him a heretic. So he leaves to build his own city and takes his followers and his wife with him. There is a great war over the people and eventually, Akhenaten is all alone.

Now, the story is being told to a young boy named Meriamun, who is hearing it from many different views. He hears the story over and over from some of the priests, Akhenatens wife, and even some of the gaurds. Meriamun is on a mission to find out the truth.

I hope you read the book and enjoy it just as much as I did. Dont be fooled by this review just because its for my school, I did enjoy the book, and I hope you will too.



 
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