An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts

""An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts"" is a book written by Morris Jastrow. The book is about the ancient Babylonian mythological story of Gilgamesh, which is one of the oldest surviving works of literature in the world. The book is based on the recently discovered texts of the epic, which were found in the ruins of the ancient city of Nippur in modern-day Iraq. The book provides a complete description of the epic, including the story of Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality, as well as the various gods and goddesses that play a role in the story. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the language, style, and structure of the epic, as well as the historical and cultural context in which it was written. Overall, ""An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient literature, mythology, or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Morris Jastrow, Albert T. Clay
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d
ISBN13: 9781162956107
ISBN10: 1162956100
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Archaeology
- Literary Criticism | African
- Literary Collections | African

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