The Epic of Gilgamesh (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)


-- 15 original woodcut illustrations

-- 18 photographs of ancient artifacts

This edition aims to reanimate the story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu for modern readers. The poetic rendition brings words to life through indelible images. A learned and lucid historical and cultural introduction fills in background for the narrative. An interpretative essay reviews the themes of Gilgamesh and their echoes in other literature. The total is a new edition that delights, informs, and stimulates readers to a new appreciation of this age-old tale.


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-- 15 original woodcut illustrations

-- 18 photographs of ancient artifacts

This edition aims to reanimate the story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu for modern readers. The poetic rendition brings words to life through indelible images. A learned and lucid historical and cultural introduction fills in background for the narrative. An interpretative essay reviews the themes of Gilgamesh and their echoes in other literature. The total is a new edition that delights, informs, and stimulates readers to a new appreciation of this age-old tale.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers,U.S.

Country of origin

United States

Release date

1997

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

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Illustrators

Introduction by

Editors

Dimensions

230 x 139 x 12mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

115

Edition

2nd Revised edition

ISBN-13

978-0-86516-352-2

Barcode

9780865163522

Categories

LSN

0-86516-352-9



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