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The Epic of Gilgamesh (Penguin Classics)

by Gilgamesh

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Originally the work of an anonymous Babylonian poet who lived more than 3,700 years ago, The Epic of Gilgamesh tells of the heroic exploits of the ruler of the walled city of Uruk. Not content with the immortality conveyed by the renown of his great deeds, Gilgamesh journeys to the ends of the earth and beyond in his search for eternal life, encountering the wise man Uta-napishti, who relates the story of a great flood that swept the earth. This episode and several others in the epic anticipate stories in the Bible and in Homer, to the great interest of biblical and classical scholars. Told with intense feeling and imagination, this masterful tale of love and friendship, duty and death, is more than an object of scholarly concern; it is a vital rendering of universal themes that resonate across the ages and is considered the world's first truly great work of literature.

#LINK<># @UrukRockCity All the ladies want to get it on now that I’ve slain the demon. But I must decline. I’m a clean man these days.

I just can’t win with women. Before, nailing all the ladies was bad. Now I refuse to seduce, and the Gods send a giant bull to kill me?

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Synopsis:

Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the world's oldest epic. The story tells of Gilgamesh's adventures with the wild man Enkidu. This text is translated by Andrew George.

Synopsis:

Translated with an Introduction by Andrew George.Translated with an Introduction by Andrew George.

Synopsis:

Translated with an Introduction by Andrew George.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780140449198
Translator:
George, Andrew
Introduction:
George, Andrew
Translator:
George, Andrew
Author:
George, Andrew
Author:
Gilgamesh
Author:
Anonymous
Publisher:
Penguin Classics
Location:
London
Subject:
Ancient, Classical & Medieval
Subject:
Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian
Subject:
Epic poetry, Sumerian
Subject:
General Poetry
Subject:
Classics-Medieval and Renaissance General
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Penguin Classics
Series Volume:
FO 222
Publication Date:
20030429
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
7.88x5.08x.73 in. .51 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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Product details 304 pages Penguin Books - English 9780140449198 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the world's oldest epic. The story tells of Gilgamesh's adventures with the wild man Enkidu. This text is translated by Andrew George.
"Synopsis" by , Translated with an Introduction by Andrew George.Translated with an Introduction by Andrew George.
"Synopsis" by , Translated with an Introduction by Andrew George.
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