Publisher's Synopsis
""An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic on the Basis of Recently Discovered Texts"" is a book written by Morris Jastrow. The book is a large print edition that provides a complete description of the Gilgamesh epic. The Gilgamesh epic is an ancient Babylonian story that tells the tale of a king named Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality. The book is based on recently discovered texts that shed new light on the story and its characters. The book is written in English and provides a detailed analysis of the story, its historical context, and its cultural significance. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Babylonian literature and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.