This ancient Egyptian text, known as The Satire of the Trades or The Instruction of Kheti, is an anonymous work of wisdom literature. It humorously describes various professions, highlighting their hardships compared to the scribe's life.
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c. 1900 BCE · Book · Public Domain
This ancient Egyptian text, known as The Satire of the Trades or The Instruction of Kheti, is an anonymous work of wisdom literature. It humorously describes various professions, highlighting their hardships compared to the scribe's life.