Publisher's Synopsis
Gilgamesh and the Huluppu Tree: A Reconstructed Sumerian Text is an ancient Sumerian myth that has been reconstructed and translated by Samuel N. Kramer. The story follows Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, as he discovers a tree in the middle of a swamp and decides to make it into a throne for himself. However, the tree is inhabited by a snake, a demon, and a female spirit who all refuse to leave. With the help of his friend Enkidu, Gilgamesh is able to banish the creatures and claim the tree for his own. The book includes a detailed introduction to the Sumerian language and culture, as well as extensive notes and commentary on the text. It provides a fascinating insight into the mythology and beliefs of one of the world's oldest civilizations.This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.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.
