The Epic of GilgameshBolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 1997 - 100 pàgines -- 15 original woodcut illustrations -- 18 photographs of ancient artifacts This edition aims to reanimate the story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu for modern readers. The poetic rendition brings words to life through indelible images. A learned and lucid historical and cultural introduction fills in background for the narrative. An interpretative essay reviews the themes of Gilgamesh and their echoes in other literature. The total is a new edition that delights, informs, and stimulates readers to a new appreciation of this age-old tale. |
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ILLUSTRATIONS XXIII | xxiii |
AN APPRECIATION | xlii |
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