The Epic of Gilgamesh

Name: The Epic of Gilgamesh
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140441000
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian poem that follows the adventures of Gilgamesh, the part-god, part-human king of Uruk. He embarks on a quest for immortality, forming a deep friendship with Enkidu and confronting his own mortality. Through battles and divine encounters, the narrative explores themes of friendship, the search for meaning, and the human condition.
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If you're captivated by ancient mythology and intrigued by questions of friendship, mortality, and legacy, this classic tale filled with adventure, quests, and profound insights into human nature will deeply engage you. Set in a time of gods and dramatic landscapes, it offers a timeless exploration of human emotions and the search for meaning.

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Presents a tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure. This book shows how Gilgamesh, King of Uruk and his companion Enkidu journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba.

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Miraculously preserved on clay tablets deciphered only in the 19th century, the cycle of poems collected around the character of Gilgamesh, the great King of Uruk, tells of his long and arduous journey to the Spring of Youth, of his encounters with monsters and gods, and of his friendship with Enkidu, the wild man from the hills.

Also included in the epic is a legend of the Flood, which agrees with many details in the biblical story of Noah. As a mixture of pure adventure, morality, and tragedy, the story of The Epic of Gilgamesh and his futile search for immortality transcends the barriers of time, for it revolves around fundamental forces and human problems common throughout the centuries.

This is an English version of the adventures of the great King of Uruk.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh has been praised for its skilful synthesis, combining ancient stories into a coherent narrative with both tact and imagination.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140441000

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 October 1973

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Nancy Sandars

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

N K Sandars has worked extensively in the fields of archaeology and prehistory and is a fellow of the British Academy. Her book of poems, Grandmother's Steps & Other Poems, was published in 2000.