The Scribe of Thebes (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Prasharan Svm, 2025

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Paperback. Imagine standing before an ancient Egyptian statue. It's magnificent, but silent. You see the carved stone, but you can't hear the conversations that echoed around it. You can't feel the hopes and fears of the people who walked in its shadow.This play is my attempt to break that silence.Welcome to The Scribe of Thebes. This story is set over 4,000 years ago in a bustling, rising city called Thebes. Egypt is getting back on its feet after a period of turmoil, and there's a feeling of new beginnings in the air. It's a time of grand projects, powerful priests, and ambitious pharaohs.But instead of focusing on a king, we follow a student.His name is Khety. He's 24, brilliant, and working as a graduate scribe in the great temple. He's the kind of person who sees a problem-like a farmer's field drying up, or a miner being treated unfairly-and can't just let it be. He has to find a solution. He's an idealist with a sharp mind for math and a soft heart for people, which, as he quickly learns, can be a difficult combination. The spark that sets the story in motion is the arrival of a trader from a place almost as mythical as the moon to the people of Thebes: the Indus Valley, or Meluhha. This isn't just a story about exotic spices and beautiful beads. It's about what happens when a global connection is first made. Prices rise, people get restless, and the system is stretched to its limit. Khety finds himself in the middle, trying to make this new trade benefit everyone, not just the powerful few.So, why write this as a Shakespearean play?I've always believed that the people of the past were just as complex as we are. They fell in love, they battled jealousy, they wrestled with doing the right thing. The poetic, dramatic style of Shakespeare feels like the perfect vehicle to bring that emotional truth to life. It lets these ancient souls speak their minds, share their doubts in soliloquy, and scheme in rhyming verse, making their world feel immediate, vibrant, and surprisingly familiar.At its heart, this is a story about a young man trying to make a difference. It's about the challenge of balancing big dreams with harsh realities, and the belief that knowledge and compassion, when used together, can truly change the world.So, find a comfortable chair, and let the curtain rise. I hope you'll find Khety's Thebes to be a place of intrigue, wisdom, and above all, humanity.I hope you enjoy the journey. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
The Scribe of Thebes (Paperback)
Autore
Ashish Rajpoot
Editore
Prasharan Svm
Anno di pubblicazione
2025
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798232302825

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