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The Longing Stretch Toward The Infinite...The Reluctant Embrace Of The Temporal. This Is The Eternal Lot Of Mankind. This Is The Epic Of Gilgamesh. Our Revised 2Nd Edition Of Mankind'S First Epic Features A Lucid Historical And Cultural Introduction By Dr. Biggs, A New Interpretive Essay On The Themes Of Gilgamesh By James G. Keenan And Their Echoes In Other Literature, And Ancient World And Original Illustrations.Though The Epic Of Gilgamesh Exists In Several Editions, This Version Has Been Undertaken With A Very Specific Intent To Remain Faithful To The Source Material While Attempting To Convey The Poetic Scope Of A Work That Is Both Lusty And Tender And That Retains The Ability To Arouse Compassion And Empathy In All Who Follow Gilgamesh On His Journey. This Edition Aims To Reanimate The Story Of Gilgamesh And Enkidu For Modern Readers, Bringing It New Life Through Indelible Poetic Images.For Centuries The Beginnings Of The Literary History Of The West Were Defined By The Hebrew Biblewhat Most People Call The Old Testamentand Homer'S Epic Poems, The Iliad And Odyssey. These Texts Were Once Naively Imagined To Have Come About In Splendid Isolation Either As A Miracle Of Divine Creation Or The Spontaneous Combustion Of The ?Greek Genius.? The Mighty Stream Of Words Down Over The Millennia To Our Own Time Are So Many Generations Of Offspring Still Somehow Beholden To Their Initial Begetters. Thus Do We Construe Western Literature. From Ancient Epic Poetry Chapter 8: Gilgameshcharles Rowan Beyespecial Features* Story Commentary* Historical Notes* Illustrated Introduction* 15 Original Woodcut Prints* 18 Photosalso Available:Ancient Epic Poetry: Homer, Apollonius, Virgil With A Chapter On The Gilgamesh Poems Isbn 0865166072The Evolution Of The Gilgamesh Epic Isbn 0865165467For Over 30 Years Bolchazycarducci Publishers Has Produced The Highest Quality Latin And Ancient Greek Books. From Dr. Suess Books In Latin To Plato'S Apology, Bolchazycarducci'S Titles Help Readers Learn About Ancient Rome And Greece; The Latin And Ancient Greek Languages Are Alive And Well With Titles Like Cicero'S De Amicitia And Kaegi'S Greek Grammar. We Also Feature A Line Of Contemporary Eastern European And Wwii Books.Some Of The Areas We Publish In Include:Selections From The Aeneidlatin Grammar & Pronunciationgreek Grammar & Pronunciationtexts Supporting Wheelock'S Latinclassical Author Workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, Cicerovocabulary Cards For Ap Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horacegreek Mythologygreek Lexiconslovak Culture And History
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Epic of Gilgamesh? A: The main theme of The Epic of Gilgamesh revolves around the quest for immortality and the exploration of friendship, human mortality, and the meaning of life.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of The Epic of Gilgamesh? A: This edition is authored by Danny P. Jackson, with contributions from Dr. Biggs and James G. Keenan.
- Q: What special features does this edition include? A: The special features of this edition include story commentary, historical notes, an illustrated introduction, 15 original woodcut prints, and 18 photos.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this edition is suitable for academic study as it includes a lucent historical and cultural introduction, as well as interpretive essays on the themes of Gilgamesh.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition contains 100 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition of The Epic of Gilgamesh published? A: This edition was published on July 1, 1997.
- Q: Are there other related titles available? A: Yes, other related titles include 'Ancient Epic Poetry: Homer, Apollonius, Virgil With A Chapter On The Gilgamesh Poems' and 'The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic'.
- Q: What makes this edition different from other versions of The Epic of Gilgamesh? A: This edition is distinct for its fidelity to the source material while aiming to convey the poetic scope of the work, making it accessible and engaging for modern readers.