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The Buried Book
The Loss and Rediscovery of the Great Epic of Gilgamesh
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The ancient Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, composed around 1200 B.C., chronicles the adventures of a legendary hero from the Middle East. It explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the quest for fame. The epic was lost during the destruction of King Ashurbanipal's library in 600 B.C. but was rediscovered and deciphered in the nineteenth century, revealing its rich narrative and historical significance. This critical study delves into both the story and its tumultuous history, highlighting its enduring impact on literature and culture.
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The Buried Book, David Damrosch
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2000
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2021 2022 2023
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- Titul
- The Buried Book
- Podtitul
- The Loss and Rediscovery of the Great Epic of Gilgamesh
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- David Damrosch
- Vydavatel
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Rok vydání
- 2000
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 334
- ISBN13
- 9780805087253
- Kategorie
- O literatuře
- Anotace
- The ancient Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, composed around 1200 B.C., chronicles the adventures of a legendary hero from the Middle East. It explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the quest for fame. The epic was lost during the destruction of King Ashurbanipal's library in 600 B.C. but was rediscovered and deciphered in the nineteenth century, revealing its rich narrative and historical significance. This critical study delves into both the story and its tumultuous history, highlighting its enduring impact on literature and culture.