A Tale of the White Pyramid
| A Tale of the White Pyramid | |
|---|---|
| by Willa Cather | |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Historical Fiction |
| Published in | The Hesperian |
| Publication type | Magazine |
| 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.
- Ramenko, 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[]
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
Categories:
- 1892 short stories
- Short stories by Willa Cather
- Works originally published in the Daily Nebraskan