Description: Gilgamesh ISBN: 1861977182 Condition: New Author: Mitchell, Stephen Publication Year: 2004 Pages: 304 This brilliant new treatment of the world's oldest epic is a literary event on par with Seamus Heaney's wildly popular Beowulf translation. Esteemed translator and best-selling author Stephen Mitchell energizes a heroic tale so old it predates Homer's Iliad by more than a millennium.In the ancient city of Uruk, the tyrannical King Gilgamesh tramples citizens "like a wild bull". The gods send an untamed man named Enkidu to control the ruthless king, but after fighting, Enkidu and Gilgamesh become great friends and embark on a series of adventures. They kill fearsome creatures before Enkidu succumbs to disease, leaving Gilgamesh despondent and alone. Eventually, Gilgamesh moves forward, and his quest becomes a soul-searching journey of self-discovery.Mitchell's treatment of this extraordinary work is the finest yet, surpassing previous versions in its preservation of the wisdom and beauty of the original.2004 Stephen Mitchell (P)2004 Recorded Books LLC Returns: Accepted within 14 days of delivery for a full refund.
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Language: english
Book Title: Gilgamesh
Author: Mitchell, Stephen
Publication Year: 2004
Item Weight: 1.07 pounds
Pages: 304
