Gilgamesh: A New English Version

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Profile Books, 2005 - Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian - 290 pages
An English-language rendering of the world's oldest epic follows the journey of conquest and self-discovery by the king of Uruk, in an edition that includes an introduction that places the story in its historical and cultural context.

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About the author (2005)

Stephen Mitchell is widely known for his original and definitive versions of spiritual writings and poetry. His many books include The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, Tao Te Ching, The Gospel According to Jesus and Bhagavad Gita.

Bibliographic information

TitleGilgamesh: A New English Version
AuthorStephen Mitchell
Translated byStephen Mitchell
ContributorStephen Mitchell
Editionreprint, revised
PublisherProfile Books, 2005
ISBN1861977980, 9781861977984
Length290 pages
  
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