Gilgamesh: The Life of a Poem
Michael Schmidt • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691195247
Gilgamesh: The Life of a Poem
Michael Schmidt • Princeton University Press
ISBN-10: 0691195242 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691195247 · 2019
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Michael Schmidt traces the enduring legacy of the Epic of Gilgamesh, examining its journey from ancient cuneiform tablets to its profound influence on modern world literature. This scholarly exploration documents how the poem’s themes of mortality and friendship have been reinterpreted by generations of writers, providing a comprehensive history of its rediscovery and cultural resonance.
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