The Epic of Gilgamish by Stephen Langdon
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"The Epic of Gilgamish" by Stephen Langdon is a historical account, specifically a translation and analysis of one of the earliest known works of literature, originating from ancient Mesopotamia. The epic was likely composed during the early 2nd millennium BC, encapsulating themes of friendship, mortality, and the quest for eternal life as expressed through the adventures of its primary character, the semi-divine king Gilgamish. The narrative revolves around Gilgamish, the king of
Uruk, who is initially depicted as a tyrant but undergoes significant transformation throughout the story. His journey begins with the formation of a deep bond with Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods to challenge his excesses. Together, they embark on various adventures, including slaying monsters and confronting divine forces. The epic explores profound themes such as the nature of humanity, the inevitability of death, and the search for meaning in life, ultimately leaving Gilgamish to grapple with the reality of his mortality after the loss of his friend Enkidu. The text serves not only as a foundational work in literary history but also offers insights into the values and beliefs of ancient Mesopotamian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Langdon, Stephen, 1876-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Epic of Gilgamish A Fragment of the Gilgamish Legend in Old-Babylonian Cuneiform |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18897 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18897-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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