Religion & Spirituality· United Kingdom
The mysteries of Egypt or the secret rites and traditions of the Nile
by Lewis SpenceAggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1928English
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Lewis Spence's The mysteries of Egypt or the secret rites and traditions of the Nile (1928) stands as one of the most significant works of religion & spirituality of its era. Published in 1928, The mysteries of Egypt or the secret rites and traditions of the Nile by Lewis Spence is a profound exploration of religion and spirituality that speaks to readers across traditions.
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Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.
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First published in 1928, Lewis Spence's The mysteries of Egypt or the secret rites and traditions of the Nile is a work of religion & spirituality that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 35/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes The mysteries of Egypt or the secret rites and traditions of the Nile is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
The mysteries of Egypt or the secret rites and traditions of the Nile reflects Lewis Spence's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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notable · national
192835
Lewis Spence is a United Kingdom author whose work in religion & spirituality has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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