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The epic of Gilgamesh : an English version, with an introduction / by N.K. Sandars.
This cycle of poems collected around the character of Gilgamesh, the great king of Uruk, tells of his long and arduous journey to the Spring of Youth, of his encounters with monsters and gods and of his friendship with Enkidu, the wild man from the hills. Also included in the epic is a legend of the Flood, which agrees with many details in the biblical story of Noah.
Record details
- ISBN: 014044100X
- ISBN: 9780140441000
- Physical Description: 127 pages : map ; 18 cm.
- Edition: Rev. ed.
- Publisher: Harmondsworth ; Penguin, 1981, ©1972.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The History of the Epic -- The Discovery of the Tablets -- The Historical Background -- The Literary Background -- The Hero of the Epic -- The Principal Gods of the Epic -- The Story -- Survival -- The Diction of the Epic -- Remarks on This Version -- The Coming of Enkidu -- The Forest Journey -- Ishtar and Gilgamesh, and the Death of Enkidu -- The Search for Everlasting Life -- The Story of the Flood -- The Return -- The Death of Gilgamesh
- Language Note:
- Translation of: The epic of Gilgamesh.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | PJ 3771 .G5 E65 1972 | 011301 | Stacks | Available | - |