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The Buried Book: The Loss And Rediscovery Of The Great Epic Of Gilgamesh,Used
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Adventurers, Explorers, Kings, Gods, And Goddesses Come To Life In This Riveting Story Of The First Great Epiclost To The World For 2,000 Years, And Rediscovered In The Nineteenth Centurycomposed By A Poet And Priest In Middle Babylonia Around 1200 Bce, The Epic Of Gilgamesh Foreshadowed Later Stories That Would Become As Fundamental As Any In Human History, The Odyssey And The Bible. But In 600 Bce, The Clay Tablets That Bore The Story Were Lostburied Beneath Ashes And Ruins When The Library Of The Wild King Ashurbanipal Was Sacked In A Raid.The Buried Book Begins With The Rediscovery Of The Epic And Its Deciphering In 1872 By George Smith, A Brilliant Selftaught Linguist Who Created A Sensation When He Discovered Gilgamesh Among The Thousands Of Tablets In The British Museum'S Collection. From There The Story Goes Backward In Time, All The Way To Gilgamesh Himself. Damrosch Reveals The Story As A Literary Bridge Between East And West: A Document Lost In Babylonia, Discovered By An Iraqi, Decoded By An Englishman, And Appropriated In Novels By Both Philip Roth And Saddam Hussein. This Is An Illuminating, Fastpaced Tale Of History As It Was Written, Stolen, Lost, Andafter 2,000 Years, Countless Battles, Fevered Digs, Conspiracies, And Revelationsfinally Found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Buried Book'? A: 'The Buried Book' explores the journey of the Epic of Gilgamesh, detailing its loss and rediscovery, and its significance as a literary bridge between cultures.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Buried Book'? A: The author of 'The Buried Book' is David Damrosch, a noted scholar in literature and ancient texts.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Buried Book' was published on March 6, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Buried Book' have? A: 'The Buried Book' contains 336 pages, providing an in-depth narrative of the epic's history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book features a hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: Is 'The Buried Book' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Buried Book' is suitable for academic study as it provides valuable insights into ancient literature and historical context.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or maps? A: The book primarily focuses on the text, and it does not emphasize illustrations or maps.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading 'The Buried Book'? A: 'The Buried Book' is ideal for readers interested in history, literature, and the cultural significance of ancient texts.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: The offered book is a 'First Edition', which may be of interest to collectors and enthusiasts.