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Gilgamesh,Used
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The story of Gilgamesh, an ancient epic poem written on clay tablets in a cuneiform alphabet, is as fascinating and moving as it is crucial to our ability to fathom the time and the place in which it was written. Gardner's version restores the poetry of the text and the lyricism that is lost in the earlier, almost scientific renderings. The principal theme of the poem is a familiar one: man's persistent and hopeless quest for immortality. It tells of the heroic exploits of an ancient ruler of the walled city of Uruk named Gilgamesh. Included in its story is an account of the Flood that predates the Biblical version by centuries. Gilgamesh and his companion, a wild man of the woods named Enkidu, fight monsters and demonic powers in search of honor and lasting fame. When Enkidu is put to death by the vengeful goddess Ishtar, Gilgamesh travels to the underworld to find an answer to his grief and confront the question of mortality.
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- Q: What is the main theme of the epic poem Gilgamesh? A: The main theme of Gilgamesh is man's quest for immortality and the exploration of mortality through the heroic exploits of its protagonist, Gilgamesh.
- Q: Who is the author of Gilgamesh? A: The author of this version of Gilgamesh is John Gardner.
- Q: What is the significance of the Flood account in Gilgamesh? A: The Flood account in Gilgamesh predates the Biblical version and offers insights into ancient mythology and cultural beliefs surrounding divine judgment and human existence.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of Gilgamesh have? A: This edition of Gilgamesh is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book Gilgamesh? A: The book Gilgamesh contains 319 pages.
- Q: When was Gilgamesh published? A: Gilgamesh was published on August 12, 1985.
- Q: Is this edition of Gilgamesh new or used? A: This edition of Gilgamesh is in new condition.
- Q: What is the genre of Gilgamesh? A: Gilgamesh falls under the genre of classics.
- Q: What can readers expect from Gardner's version of Gilgamesh? A: Readers can expect a restoration of the poetry and lyricism of the original text, making it more engaging compared to earlier, more scientific renderings.
- Q: Who are the main characters in Gilgamesh? A: The main characters in Gilgamesh include Gilgamesh, the hero and king of Uruk, and Enkidu, his companion who is a wild man.