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The Epic of Gilgamesh: An English Version with an Introduction

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This book is a translation of the 'Epic of Gilgamesh', one of the earliest known works of literary fiction. N.K. Sandars provides an accessible English version with an introduction that contextualizes the epic within its historical and cultural framework. The text explores themes of friendship, the human condition, and the quest for immortality.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Publication year
1960
ISBN-13
9780140441000
Pages
128
Language
English
Subjects
Ancient LiteratureMesopotamian MythologyEpic PoetryHeroic QuestCultural History

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