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This scrupulous new translation of The Epic of Gilgamesh manages to convey much of the archaic power and even something of the occasional humor of the ancient Mesopotamian poem. What is especially valuable is that the translators, by collating passages from the different ancient versions of this epic that have survived only in fragments, have made available many vivid narrative episodes that will be new to most English readers of the poem.Robert Alter, University of California, BerkeleyThis Norton Critical Edition includes: An expanded translation from the Akkadian by Benjamin R. Foster based on new discoveries, adding lines throughout the worlds oldest epic masterpiece. Benjamin R. Fosters full introduction and expanded explanatory annotations. Eleven illustrations. Analogues from the Sumerian and Hittite narrative traditions along with The Gilgamesh Letter, a parody of the epic enjoyed by Mesopotamian schoolchildren during the first millennium BCE. Essays by Thorkild Jacobsen, William L. Moran, Susan Ackerman, and Andrew R. George, and a poem by Hillary Major. A Glossary of Proper Names and a Selected Bibliography.
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- Q: What is The Epic of Gilgamesh about? A: The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian poem that explores themes of friendship, the human condition, and the quest for immortality through the journey of its protagonist, Gilgamesh.
- Q: Who is the translator of this Norton Critical Edition? A: This edition is translated by Benjamin R. Foster, who offers an expanded translation based on new discoveries of the text.
- Q: What features are included in this edition? A: The Norton Critical Edition includes an expanded translation, a full introduction, explanatory annotations, illustrations, analogues from Sumerian and Hittite narratives, essays by various authors, and a glossary of proper names.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this edition is designed for academic purposes and includes critical essays and annotations that provide valuable insights into the text.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This Norton Critical Edition was published on February 14, 2019.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The Epic of Gilgamesh is categorized under Middle Eastern literature.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this edition? A: Contributors include Thorkild Jacobsen, William L. Moran, Susan Ackerman, Andrew R. George, and a poem by Hillary Major.