Publisher's Synopsis
The Gilgamesh Epic is a book written by Lewis Spence that tells the story of the ancient Sumerian king, Gilgamesh. The book is a retelling of the epic poem that dates back to the 3rd millennium BCE, and it follows Gilgamesh's journey as he seeks immortality after his friend Enkidu dies. Along the way, Gilgamesh battles various monsters and encounters characters such as the goddess Ishtar and the sage Utnapishtim. Spence's version of the story is based on translations of the original cuneiform tablets and includes notes on the historical and cultural context of the poem. The Gilgamesh Epic is a classic work of literature that explores themes such as mortality, friendship, and the search for meaning in life.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Myths and Legends: Babylonia and Assyria, by Lewis Spence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595005.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.
