The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic

The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic
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Total Pages : 412
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ISBN-10 : 0199278423
ISBN-13 : 9780199278428
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Book Synopsis The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic by : A. R. George

Download or read book The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic written by A. R. George and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Babylonian Gilgamesh epic is the oldest long poem in the world, with a history going back four thousand years. It tells the fascinating and moving story of Gilgamesh's heroic deeds and lonely quest for immortality. This book collects for the first time all the known sources in the original cuneiform, including many fragments never published before. The author's personal study of every available fragment has produced a definitive edition and translation, complete with comprehensive introductory chapters that place the poem and its hero in context."--Publisher's description.


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