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Epic of Gilgamesh : An English Verison with an Introduction by N. K. Sandars (1960, Trade Paperback)
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N. K. Sandars’s lucid, accessible translation is prefaced by a detailed introduction that examines the narrative and historical context of the work. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10014044100X
ISBN-139780140441000
eBay Product ID (ePID)23038291311
Product Key Features
Book TitleEpic of Gilgamesh : an English Verison with an Introduction
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1960
TopicEpic, Middle Eastern, Ancient & Classical
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenrePoetry
AuthorN. K. Sandars
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight3.6 Oz
Item Length11.8 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"The work of synthesis has been accomplished, and with a remarkable degree of tact and imagination." --Times Literary Supplement
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal899.9/51
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisGilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh's grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man's search for immortality., The Epic of Gilgamesh, which dates from the third millenium BC, is one of the finest surviving epic poems in world literature., N. K. Sandars's landmark translation of one of the first and greatest works of Western literature A Penguin Classic Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the third millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh's grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man's search for immortality. N. K. Sandars's lucid, accessible translation is prefaced by a detailed introduction that examines the narrative and historical context of the work. In addition, there is a glossary of names and a map of the Ancient Orient. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
LC Classification NumberPJ3771.G5
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- Feb 27, 2019
Good Book
As a Christian, it is interesting to read this book and see what is similar to the Bible. Besides that, the isn’t too bad.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 08, 2020
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- Sep 12, 2017
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Interesting epic that I needed for my literature classVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 15, 2017
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- Oct 20, 2020
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- Sep 24, 2024
It is in good shape yet - a nice vintage...
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