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The Epic Of Gilgamesh (Penguin Classics),Used
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Andrew George'S 'Masterly New Translation' (The Times) Of The World'S First Truly Great Work Of Literaturea Penguin Classicmiraculously Preserved On Clay Tablets Dating Back As Much As Four Thousand Years, The Poem Of Gilgamesh, King Of Uruk, Is The World'S Oldest Epic, Predating Homer By Many Centuries. The Story Tells Of Gilgamesh'S Adventures With The Wild Man Enkidu, And Of His Arduous Journey To The Ends Of The Earth In Quest Of The Babylonian Noah And The Secret Of Immortality. Alongside Its Themes Of Family, Friendship And The Duties Of Kings, The Epic Of Gilgamesh Is, Above All, About Mankind'S Eternal Struggle With The Fear Of Death.The Babylonian Version Has Been Known For Over A Century, But Linguists Are Still Deciphering New Fragments In Akkadian And Sumerian. Andrew George'S Awardwinning Translation Has Been Revised To Include Many New Discoveries Of Text, And Reissued In 2019. It Brilliantly Combines These Into A Fluent Narrative And Will Long Rank As The Definitive English Gilgamesh.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking 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 Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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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 is humanity's struggle with the fear of death, exploring themes of friendship, family, and the responsibilities of kingship.
- Q: Who is the translator of this edition? A: This edition of The Epic of Gilgamesh is translated by Andrew George, who is known for his masterly and award-winning translation.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of The Epic of Gilgamesh was published on April 29, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The Epic of Gilgamesh has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it includes an authoritative text and is enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars.
- Q: What makes this translation unique? A: Andrew George's translation is unique because it incorporates new discoveries of text and provides a fluent narrative that combines historical accuracy with readability.
- Q: Is The Epic of Gilgamesh appropriate for young readers? A: While The Epic of Gilgamesh is a classic work of literature, it contains mature themes that may require parental guidance for younger readers.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The Epic of Gilgamesh is classified under the Classics genre.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in the book? A: This edition of The Epic of Gilgamesh does not include illustrations or images, focusing instead on the text.