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This work offers a faithful retelling of the legendary exploits of Gilgamesh, the semi‑divine king of ancient Mesopotamia. Drawing directly from Assyrian clay tablets dated to the seventh century BC, it presents the adventures of the god‑king who ruled Uruk around 2700 BC. The narrative highlights Gilgamesh’s quest for fame, his friendship with Enkidu, and his confrontation with the monster Humbaba. The book also explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for immortality, providing readers with both a historical perspective and an engaging tale of one of humanity’s earliest hero legends.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Irving L. Finkel
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