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Gilgamesh: A New English Version
Contributor(s): Mitchell, Stephen (Author)
ISBN: 0743261690     ISBN-13: 9780743261692
Publisher: Washington Square Press
OUR PRICE:   $17.09  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2006
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Annotation: Finally available in paperback comes a brilliant new rendering of the oldest epic in the world by esteemed translator and bestselling author Mitchell.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Poetry | Ancient & Classical
- Literary Criticism | African
- Poetry | Middle Eastern
Dewey: 892.1
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.62 lbs) 304 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Gilgamesh is considered one of the masterpieces of world literature, but until now there has not been a version that is a superlative literary text in its own right.

Acclaimed by critics and scholars, Stephen Mitchell's version allows us to ent


Contributor Bio(s): Mitchell, Stephen: - Stephen Mitchell is widely known for his ability to make old classics thrillingly new. His many books include the bestselling Tao Te Ching, the Iliad, Gilgamesh, The Gospel According to Jesus, The Book of Job, Bhagavad Gita, and The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke. His website is StephenMitchellBooks.com.