Gilgamesh : a new translation of the ancient epic with essays on the poem, its past, and its passion / Sophus Helle

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780300251180
0300251181
9780300268096
0300268092

Uniform titles:

Gilgamesh. English. (Helle)

Subject(s):

Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian -- Translations into English

Genre/Form:

DDC classification:

892/.1 23

LOC classification:

PJ3771.G5 E5 2021

Summary: Gilgamesh is a Babylonian epic from three thousand years ago, which tells of King Gilgamesh's deep love for the wild man Enkidu and his pursuit of immortality when Enkidu dies. It is a story about love between men, loss and grief, the confrontation with death, the destruction of nature, insomnia and restlessness, finding peace in one's community, the voice of women, the folly of gods, heroes, and monsters--and more. Millennia after its composition, Gilgamesh continues to speak to us in myriad ways. Translating directly from the Akkadian, Sophus Helle offers a literary translation that reproduces the original epic's poetic effects, including its succinct clarity and enchanting cadence. An introduction and five accompanying essays unpack the history and main themes of the epic, guiding readers to a deeper appreciation of this ancient masterpiece

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Course reserves
Circulating textbook (3-week)	NMC Library	Circulating Textbooks	ENG 241 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		33039001527265	World Mythology

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-284)

Gilgamesh is a Babylonian epic from three thousand years ago, which tells of King Gilgamesh's deep love for the wild man Enkidu and his pursuit of immortality when Enkidu dies. It is a story about love between men, loss and grief, the confrontation with death, the destruction of nature, insomnia and restlessness, finding peace in one's community, the voice of women, the folly of gods, heroes, and monsters--and more. Millennia after its composition, Gilgamesh continues to speak to us in myriad ways. Translating directly from the Akkadian, Sophus Helle offers a literary translation that reproduces the original epic's poetic effects, including its succinct clarity and enchanting cadence. An introduction and five accompanying essays unpack the history and main themes of the epic, guiding readers to a deeper appreciation of this ancient masterpiece

Translated from the Akkadian

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