Penguin Classics The Epic of Gilgamesh

Discover the world's oldest known epic poem, "The Epic of Gilgamesh," in this definitive revised edition from Penguin Classics. Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back four thousand years, this ancient masterpiece predates Homer by centuries and offers profound insights into universal themes.

Key Features:

• The definitive translation of the world's oldest known epic poem.
• Updated with newly discovered fragments and sources.
• Explores themes of friendship, kingship, and humanity's eternal struggle with mortality.
• Includes an introduction, translation, and revision by Andrew George.
• Features newly discovered material and sources.

About the Epic:

The story follows Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his adventures with the wild man Enkidu. It chronicles Gilgamesh's arduous journey to the ends of the earth in search of the Babylonian Noah and the secret of immortality. This edition brings this foundational work of literature to life for modern readers.

Specifications:

• Author: Anonymous
• Translator/Introduction: Andrew George
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: December 5, 2002
• Edition: Revised ed.
• Format: Paperback, Illustrated
• Language: English, Akkadian
• Print Length: 304 pages
• Dimensions: 13 x 1.8 x 19.9 cm
• Weight: 224 g
• ISBN-10: 0140449198
• ISBN-13: 978-0140449198

This revised edition of "The Epic of Gilgamesh" offers an unparalleled reading experience of this ancient epic, making it an essential addition to any collection of classic literature.