An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts - Morris Jastrow - Bog

""An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts"" by Morris Jastrow is a scholarly work that presents a new translation of the Gilgamesh epic, one of the oldest known works of literature in human history. The book is based on recently discovered texts from ancient Babylonian sources that shed new light on this epic tale of the legendary king Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality. The author provides an introduction that explains the historical and cultural context of the epic, as well as a detailed analysis of the newly discovered texts and their significance. The translation itself is faithful to the original language and style of the ancient Babylonians, and is accompanied by extensive notes and commentary that help readers understand the nuances of the text. Overall, ""An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts"" is an important contribution to the study of ancient literature and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.