Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Search - The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Author: Maureen Gallery Kovacs (Translator)
Since the discovery over one hundred years ago of a body of Mesopotamian poetry preserved on clay tablets, what has come to be known as the Epic of Gilgamesh has been considered a masterpiece of ancient literature. It recounts the deeds of a hero-king of ancient Mesopotamia, following him through adventures and encounters with men and gods alike...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780804717113
ISBN-10: 0804717117
Publication Date: 8/1/1989
Pages: 122
Rating:
  • Currently 2.7/5 Stars.
 3

2.7 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Read All 1 Book Reviews of "The Epic of Gilgamesh"

Please Log in to Rate these Book Reviews

reviewed The Epic of Gilgamesh on + 8 more book reviews
Ancient epic excellently translated.


Genres: