The Epic of GIigamesh

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ISBN: 014044100X
Authors: NA
Publisher: Penguin Books
Related Collections: Literature & Literary Criticism

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"The Epic of Gilgamesh" is an ancient Sumerian and Akkadian epic poem about the eponymous hero, Gilgamesh. In this epic, Gilgamesh, the king of the city of Uruk, goes on a quest to find immortality after he and Enkidu, his companion, perform deeds that anger the gods, resulting in Enkidu's death. Despite going through many trials, Gilgamesh loses his opportunity for physical immortality; however, he becomes immortal in the memory of Uruk and its walls. Written in cuneiform on clay tablets, "The Epic of Gilgamesh" is the oldest known epic poem. Due to its age and proliferation across the ancient Near East, "The Epic of Gilgamesh" has influenced epic poetry throughout time.

Published 1972.

Binding of book is intact. Moderate shelfwear, creasing and some fraying on covers of book. Moderate tanning and foxing on edges of book. Annotations in pen and some foxing on insides of covers. Moderate foxing and slight tear on certain pages.
 

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.