An old Babylonian version of the Gilgamesh epic: on the basis of recently discovered texts - Gyan Books

An old Babylonian version of the Gilgamesh epic: on the basis of recently discovered texts - Gyan Books

About The Book: An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic: On the Basis of Recently Discovered Texts by Albert T. Clay (1920) presents a critical edition and translation of early Babylonian fragments of the *Epic of Gilgamesh*. Drawing on newly unearthed cuneiform tablets, Clay reconstructs the narrative of the hero-king Gilgamesh, exploring themes of friendship, mortality, and human striving. His work illuminates the evolution of the epic over time and provides valuable insights into Old Babylonian language, literature, and culture, making it foundational for Assyriology and comparative literature studies.

Author: Morris Jastrow & Albert T Clay

Pages: 125

Edition: 1920

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