Amelia B. Edwards and Romantic Egyptology

IF 0.2 3区 历史学 Q2 HISTORY
William Bainbridge
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Abstract Amelia B. Edwards (1831–1892) was renowned for her profound mastery of Egyptology, possessing a knowledge some said surpassed that of her male counterparts. Her archaeological endeavours in Egypt merged with a vivid narrative approach, evident in seminal works such as A Thousand Miles up the Nile (1877) and her captivating lectures across Britain and America. This harmonious blend of meticulous observation and romantic aesthetics not only carved her niche as a distinguished Egyptologist, but also heralded her as a forerunner in public history, adept at fusing erudite exploration with charming storytelling. Set against the tapestry of the Romantic era, Edwards forged a distinctive narrative, eschewing traditional academic boundaries to imbue her writings with heartfelt sentiment. This article delves into Edwards’ impact on Egyptology’s popularization: from her pivotal 1873 Egyptian sojourn, followed by her compelling lectures, to her personally curated Egyptian collection at home. With an adept fusion of artistic verve and academic rigour, Edwards bridged literature and archaeology. Her legacy signifies a refreshing deviation from orthodox methodologies, presenting a more immersive perspective on ancient Egypt. In stark contrast to the staid styles of her contemporary archaeological peers, she proclaimed herself the only romancer also versed in Egyptology, ardently championing a scientific discourse with broader appeal.
艾米莉亚·b·爱德华兹与浪漫埃及学
阿米莉亚·b·爱德华兹(1831-1892)以其对埃及学的深刻掌握而闻名,有人说她的知识超过了她的男性同行。她在埃及的考古努力与生动的叙事方式相结合,这在诸如《沿尼罗河而上一千英里》(1877年)等开创性作品和她在英国和美国的迷人演讲中都很明显。这种细致的观察和浪漫主义美学的和谐结合,不仅使她成为一位杰出的埃及学家,而且预示着她是公共历史的先驱,擅长将博学的探索与迷人的故事融合在一起。在浪漫主义时代的背景下,爱德华兹形成了一种独特的叙事方式,避开了传统的学术界限,使她的作品充满了真挚的情感。这篇文章深入探讨了爱德华兹对埃及学普及的影响:从她1873年关键性的埃及之旅,接着是她引人注目的演讲,到她在家里亲自收藏的埃及藏品。爱德华将艺术的神韵和学术的严谨巧妙地融合在一起,架起了文学和考古学的桥梁。她的遗产标志着对正统方法论的一种令人耳目一新的背离,呈现出一种更身临其境的古埃及视角。与同时代考古学同行的古板风格形成鲜明对比的是,她宣称自己是唯一精通埃及学的浪漫主义者,热情地倡导具有更广泛吸引力的科学论述。
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