A Tale of the White Pyramid
Short story by Willa Cather
| "A Tale of the White Pyramid" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Willa Cather | |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Historical Fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | The Hesperian |
| Publication type | Student newspaper |
| Publication date | 22 December 1892 |
A Tale of the White Pyramid is a short story by Willa Cather. It was first published on 22 December 1892 in The Hesperian.[1]
Plot summary
Kakau tells about the death of Senefrau the First: his body was sealed into a sarcophagus. As a result, Kufu, the new King, is to have another pyramid built.
Characters
- Kakau, son of Ramenko.
- Ramenka, a 'high priest of Phatahah.
- Rui, Kakau's uncle.
- Senefrau the First, a King, now dead.
- Kufu, the new king after Senefrau the First.
Allusions to other works
- Egyptian mythology is mentioned through Osiris, Isis, and Khem.
References
- ^ Willa Cather's Collected Short Fiction, University of Nebraska Press; Rev Ed edition, 1 Nov 1970, page 540
External links
- Full Text at the Willa Cather Archive
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