GILGAMESH is the oldest known legend. In this beautiful, full-color version, the distinguished author and artist, Bernarda Bryson, has created a richly moving interpretation of the mighty deeds of Gil
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia. Dating from the Third Dynasty of Ur (circa 2100 BC), it is often regarded as the first great work of literature. The literary history of
In the year 1914 the University Museum secured by purchase a large six column tablet nearly complete, carrying originally, according to the scribal note, 240 lines of text. The contents supply the Sou
A thrilling retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh, by one of the greatest storytellers of his generationGilgamesh’s appetite for wine, women, and warfare is insatiable. As the King of Uruk, he oppresse
Edwin Morgan's verse play translation of the Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh brings an ancient story to life in an idiom that moves easily between ritual, comedy and moments of intense beauty. Here a god-k
A retelling, based on seventh-century B.C. Assyrian clay tablets, of the wanderings and adventures of the god king, Gilgamesh, who ruled in ancient Mesopotamia (now Iraq) in about 2700 B.C., and of hi
The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest documented story in the history of humankind. And after 4000 years from its inception, we can still relate to its message for its striking account on human conditio
In Gilgamesh in the 21st Century, the author embarks on a personal voyage of discovery to find the answers to his childhood questions about what it means to be mortal, and what our fate may be. He rei
Based on contrasting characterization and narrative logic between the central Huwawa episode and the remaining material for the earliest Akkadian Gilgamesh, this book challenges the accepted notion th
Some of the earliest books ever written, including The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Odyssey, deal with monsters, marvels, extraordinary voyages, and magic, and this genre, known as fantasy, remained an e
In ancient times, the Bull of Heaven symbolized supernatural strength, ferocity and prosperity. In the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, this mythical creature descended to earth to ravage the city of U
"Throughout history, from at least as far back as the Epic of Gilgamesh, mankind has shown a fascination with physical transformation. Tales of such transformations appear in every culture across the
The work provides a unique study of superheroes and gods in literature, popular culture, and ancient myth. The author selects a number of mythological figures (e.g., Babylonia's Gilgamesh and Enkidu)
A lively and engaging critical survey of more than four millennia of literary works, from Gilgamesh to the novels of Orhan Pamuk The new edition of this highly popular guide, How to Read World Literat
