Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic
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Book Overview A poem for the ages, freshly and accessibly translated by an international rising star, bringing together scholarly precision and poetic ...
A poem for the ages, freshly and accessibly translated by an international rising star, bringing together scholarly precision and poetic grace
"Sophus Helle's new translation . . . [is] a thrilling, enchanting, desperate thing to read."--Nina MacLaughlin, Boston Globe
"Looks to be the last word on this Babylonian masterpiece."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post
Gilgamesh is a Babylonian story about love between men, loss and grief, the confrontation with death; the destruction of nature; insomnia and restlessness, finding peace in one's community, the voice of women, the folly of gods, heroes, and monsters--and more. Translating directly from the Akkadian, Sophus Helle offers a literary translation that reproduces the original epic's poetic effects, including its succinct clarity and enchanting cadence. Millennia after its composition, Gilgamesh continues to speak to us in myriad ways.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Publisher: YALE UNIV PR | ISBN: 0300268092
FormatPaperback
ISBN0300268092
EAN9780300268096
PublisherYALE UNIV PR
Publication Date1970-01-01
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.85 Pounds
Length9.1 Inches
Width6.1 Inches
Height1.0 Inches
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