Damrosch, David
The Buried Book: The Loss and Rediscovery of the Great Epic of Gilgamesh
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805087253
- author:
- Damrosch, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Holt
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 20mm
- Genre:
- Literature - Classics / Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Story of History and Rediscovery The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest surviving works of literature, has been lost to the world for centuries. Composed in ancient Mesopotamia around 1200 BCE, its influence can be seen in stories such as The Odyssey and the Bible. The clay tablets that bore the epic were buried beneath ashes and ruins, only to be rediscovered in 1872. David Damrosch's The Buried Book takes us on a journey through time, from the epic's rediscovery to its origins with Gilgamesh himself. This is a story of history as it was written, stolen, lost, and finally found. By tracing the epic's journey, Damrosch sheds light on the power of literature to shape our understanding of the past.
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