Mitchell, Stephen
Gilgamesh
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861977984
- author:
- Mitchell, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Poetry anthologies: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Stephen Mitchell's English-language rendering of the world's oldest epic tells the story of a king's journey towards self-discovery and conquest.
This edition includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context, helping to place the ancient tale within its own time and place.
The result is a fresh and accessible translation that brings this timeless story to life for modern readers.
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