American Hieroglyphics

Published by Johns Hopkins Univ Pr in 1983, American Hieroglyphics: The Symbol of the Egyptian Hieroglyphics in the American Renaissance by John T. Irwin runs to 384 pages. It first appeared in 1980.

Topics covered include Hieroglyphics in literature, Intellectual life, History and criticism and American literature. Places discussed include United States and Egypt. The period covered is 19th century.