OXFORD The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic: Introduction, etc. VOLUME 1 ONLY
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- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United Kingdom
- ISBN
- 9780198149224
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198149220
ISBN-13
9780198149224
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2430244
Product Key Features
Book Title
Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic : Introduction, Critical Edition and Cuneiform Texts2 Volumes
Number of Pages
1184 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Folklore & Mythology, Poetry, Ancient & Classical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Social Science, Literary Collections
Format
Quantity Pack
Dimensions
Item Height
2.8 in
Item Weight
84.9 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2004-268164
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
George will be thanked by Assyriologists for the labour of producing such a comprehensive edition of all known pieces of text, great and small., ... monumental ... splendid book ... expect to see a revival of Gilgamesh studies in the next few years, renewed and invigorated by George's magnificent study., ... exhaustive ... comprehensive ... George is an excellent cuneiformist and his edition is as complete as anyone might hope ... a great achievement.
Number of Volumes
2 vols.
Dewey Decimal
892/.1
Table Of Content
Part One: Introduction 1. The literary history of the epic of Gilgamesh2. The name of Gilgamesh and its history3. Literary, historical, and religious traditions about Gilgamesh4. Enkidu and othersPart Two: The older versions of the epic 5. Old Babylonian Tablets and fragments6. Middle Babylonian tablets and fragments7. Assyrian fragments of one or more intermediate recensionsPart Three: The Standard Babylonian Epic 8. The manuscripts of the standard Babylonian epic9. Introduction to the text of the standard Babylonian epic10. Synopsis and exegesis of the standard Babylonian epic11. Edition of the standard Babylonian epic12. Bilgames and the netherworld 172-end13. Critical and philological notes on the standard Babylonian epicBibliographyIndex of cuneiform tablets and other objectsCuneiform textsPlates
Synopsis
The Babylonian Gilgamesh epic is the oldest long poem in the world, with a history going back four thousand years. It tells the fascinating and moving story of Gilgamesh's heroic deeds and lonely quest for immortality. This book collects for the first time all the known sources in the original cuneiform, including many fragments never published before. The author's personal study of every available fragment has produced a definitive edition and translation, complete with comprehensive introductory chapters that place the poem and its hero in context., The Babylonian Gilgamesh epic is the acknowledged masterpiece of ancient Mesopotamian literature. Nevertheless it has to be re-edited periodically to take account of the enormous increase in primary sources that occurs every generation. Since the last critical edition of the epic seventy years ago the known fragments of the epic have almost doubled. This book collects all the extant texts in one place again, including twenty-three fragments published for the first time. The author has studied personally every available fragment to produce a definitive edition and translation. Four introductory chapters place the epic in its context and examine the name, person and traditions of Gilgamesh and other characters in the poem. The plates present the cuneiform text of all the extant fragments of the epic. The result is a publication which is a standard academic resource.
LC Classification Number
PJ3771.G6
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- 5***a (6)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseQuality product, unopened, and in original packaging. Count as described, arrived on-time. I don't usually agree to high shipping costs, but this is expected due to weight of the bulk order. Will look for this seller again. Great value. Boxes were damaged in transit, but items were unaffected.
- m***m (854)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFast shipping, packed with care, good communication, top quality bag, excellent plus condition, item are as described, good price, A+ eBay seller.
- k***r (1196)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived in excellent condition and very well packaged. Special care taken to ensure no damage to item. Very much appreciated. Super lightning fast shipping and delivery. Great seller and great price. Item as described if not better than advertised. In like new condition. Very pleased with transaction and item. Thank you and hope to do business with you again. Great job 5 Stats.THE ATOMIC CAFE Collector's Edition DVD 2-Disc Set 1982 Paul Tibbets Dark Comedy (#176790646570)