Ivan Efremov: On the edge of the ecumene

"On the edge of the Oikumene" is a famous novel by the founder of modern Russian science fiction, philosopher and paleontologist Ivan Efremov. The action of the first part of the novel, "Bourjed's Journey", takes place in ancient Egypt and tells of an expedition to the mysterious country of Punt, located on the border of the world known to the Egyptians. The second part describes the adventures of the young Greek sculptor Pandion in Greece, Crete, Egypt and many areas of the African continent. Skillfully combining many reliable historical facts with a fascinating plot, Ivan Efremov managed to create, perhaps, the most interesting and exciting book about the culture of Hellas and Ancient Egypt. Author: Ivan Efremov Pages: 448 (newspaper). Paperback Dimensions: 120x180 mm